How to pronounce credibly
Say it like KRED-uh-blee. Credibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
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- KRED
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of credibly
American and British speakers say credibly in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛdəbli/ in the US and /ˈkrɛdəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRED-uh-blee.
What does credibly mean?
- In a credible manner; believably.“A suitor can credibly signal his love for a woman by offering her an expensive and extravagant gift.”
- Used to report the speaker's assessment of the credibility of a reported statement
Where does credibly come from?
From credible + -ly.
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Questions about saying credibly
How do you pronounce credibly?
Say KRED-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdəbli/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credibly?
Credibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say credibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛdəbli/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛdəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.