How to pronounce credibility
Say it like kred-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Credibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- kred
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kredGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of credibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kred-ih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does credibility mean?
- the quality of being believable or trustworthy
Where does credibility come from?
Borrowed from French crédibilité, from Medieval Latin credibilitas, from Latin credibilis.
Words that rhyme with credibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of credibility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
- vulnerability
Questions about saying credibility
How do you pronounce credibility?
Say kred-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɛdəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkrɛdɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credibility?
Credibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: kred · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is credibility 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 /ˌkrɛdɪˈbɪlɪti/ (kred-ih-BIL-ih-tee).