How to pronounce credentialism
Say it like kruh-DEN-shuh-lih-zum. Credentialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- kruh
- DEN
- shuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credentialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credentialism
American and British speakers say credentialism in essentially the same way: /krəˈdɛnʃəlɪzəm/ in the US and /krəˈdɛnʃəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kruh-DEN-shuh-lih-zum.
What does credentialism mean?
- Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.
Where does credentialism come from?
From credential + -ism.
Questions about saying credentialism
How do you pronounce credentialism?
Say kruh-DEN-shuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /krəˈdɛnʃəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /krəˈdɛnʃəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credentialism?
Credentialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: kruh · DEN · shuh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say credentialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krəˈdɛnʃəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /krəˈdɛnʃəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.