How to pronounce accredit
Say it like uh-KRED-it. Accredit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRED).
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- uh
- KRED
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accredit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accredit
American and British speakers say accredit in essentially the same way: /əˈkrɛdɪt/ in the US and /əˈkrɛdɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KRED-it.
What does accredit mean?
- To ascribe; attribute; credit with.“Nationalisms often accredit all the unemployment issues to immigration.”
- To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction.
- To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate.
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Questions about saying accredit
How do you pronounce accredit?
Say uh-KRED-it. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɛdɪt/. In British English it is /əˈkrɛdɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accredit?
Accredit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRED). Broken into parts: uh · KRED · it.
Do Americans and Brits say accredit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrɛdɪt/ and the British form is /əˈkrɛdɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.