How to pronounce credenza
Say it like kruh-DEN-zuh. Credenza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- kruh
- DEN
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credenza 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credenza
American and British speakers say credenza in essentially the same way: /krəˈdɛnzə/ in the US and /krəˈdɛnzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kruh-DEN-zuh.
What does credenza mean?
- A sideboard or buffet.
- A horizontal filing cabinet, typically placed behind a desk.
Where does credenza come from?
Borrowed from Italian credenza.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with credenza
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Questions about saying credenza
How do you pronounce credenza?
Say kruh-DEN-zuh. The American pronunciation is /krəˈdɛnzə/. In British English it is /krəˈdɛnzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credenza?
Credenza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: kruh · DEN · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say credenza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krəˈdɛnzə/ and the British form is /krəˈdɛnzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.