How to pronounce credible
Say it like KRED-uh-bul. Credible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
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- KRED
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credible
American and British speakers say credible in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛdəbəl/ in the US and /ˈkrɛdəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRED-uh-bul.
What does credible mean?
- capable of being believed“completely credible testimony”“credible information”
- (a common but incorrect usage where credulous would be appropriate) credulous“she was not the...credible fool he expected”
- appearing to merit belief or acceptance“a credible witness”
Where does credible come from?
From Middle English credible, borrowed from Middle French credible, from Latin crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”); see credit.
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Words that rhyme with credible
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Questions about saying credible
How do you pronounce credible?
Say KRED-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credible?
Credible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say credible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛdəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛdəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.