How to pronounce accredited
Say it like uh-KRED-ih-tid. Accredited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRED).
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- uh
- KRED
- ih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accredited 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accredited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KRED-ih-tid.
What does accredited mean?
- given official approval to act“an accredited college”“commissioned broker”
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Words that rhyme with accredited
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Questions about saying accredited
How do you pronounce accredited?
Say uh-KRED-ih-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɛdɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkrɛdɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accredited?
Accredited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRED). Broken into parts: uh · KRED · ih · tid.
Is accredited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈkrɛdɪtɪd/ (uh-KRED-ih-tid).