How to pronounce credential
Say it like krih-DEN-shul. Credential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- krih
- DEN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credential 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.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credential
American and British speakers say credential in essentially the same way: /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/ in the US and /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-DEN-shul.
What does credential mean?
- Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
- documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges“May I see your credentials, please?”
- Evidence of skill or excellence.
- to furnish with credentials
Where does credential come from?
From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with credential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of credential.
- potential
- essential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- sequential
Questions about saying credential
How do you pronounce credential?
Say krih-DEN-shul. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credential?
Credential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: krih · DEN · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say credential the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/ and the British form is /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.