Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

edutainment

/ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈteɪn.mənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.83 in modern English

Syllables: e-du-tain-ment
IPA: /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈteɪn.mənt/

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Educational entertainment, a form of programming (cinematic, television, live action, games or any material) that provides both education and entertainment.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In the three years since its beginning, the firm has managed to achieve lift-off into what is essentially the first mass market for vertical software in “edutainment,” software designed to be both educational and entertaining."

Etymology

Blend of education + entertainment.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈteɪn.mənt/
British English: /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈteɪn.mənt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

edutainments (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

infotainment tittytainment

Rhymes With

entertainment agri-entertainment infotainment detainment obtainment militainment agritainment advertainment retainment tittytainment angertainment

Questions

How do you pronounce edutainment?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈteɪn.mənt/.
What does edutainment mean?: Educational entertainment, a form of programming (cinematic, television, live action, games or any material) that provides both education and entertainment.
Where does edutainment come from?: Blend of education + entertainment.

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