How to pronounce credendum
Say it like krih-DEN-dum. Credendum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- krih
- DEN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credendum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credendum
American and British speakers say credendum in essentially the same way: /krɪˈdɛndəm/ in the US and /krɪˈdɛndəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-DEN-dum.
What does credendum mean?
- Something to be believed; an article of faith.
Where does credendum come from?
Borrowed from Latin credendum.
Words that rhyme with credendum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of credendum.
Questions about saying credendum
How do you pronounce credendum?
Say krih-DEN-dum. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈdɛndəm/. In British English it is /krɪˈdɛndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credendum?
Credendum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: krih · DEN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say credendum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈdɛndəm/ and the British form is /krɪˈdɛndəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.