academician, n.

Pronunciation: /əˌkadəˈmɪʃn/

1. A made-up word with extra syllables to make academics sound more learnèd.

See also: ponce.

• For the record, I know it's a real word that's been in use since the 1600s. I still think it is silly to us a word like this when "academic" is perfectly serviceable.