How to pronounce accreditation
Say it like uh-kred-uh-TAY-shun. Accreditation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY).
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- uh
- kred
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accreditation 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.
- kredGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accreditation
American and British speakers say accreditation in essentially the same way: /əˌkrɛdəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-kred-ih-TAY-shun.
What does accreditation mean?
- the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards)“a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools”
Where does accreditation come from?
First attested in 1806, from accredit + -ation.
Words that rhyme with accreditation
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Questions about saying accreditation
How do you pronounce accreditation?
Say uh-kred-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌkrɛdəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accreditation?
Accreditation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAY). Broken into parts: uh · kred · uh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say accreditation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌkrɛdəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.