How to pronounce creditable
Say it like KRED-uh-tuh-bul. Creditable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkrɛdətəbəl/KRED-uh-tuh-bul
UK British/ˈkrɛdətəbəl/KRED-uh-tuh-bul
- KRED
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creditable 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.
- tuhKeep 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 creditable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRED-uh-tuh-bul.
What does creditable mean?
adjective
- Credible or believable.
- That brings credit or honour; respectable.
- That can be assigned; assignable.
Where does creditable come from?
From credit + -able.
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Questions about saying creditable
How do you pronounce creditable?
Say KRED-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creditable?
Creditable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · uh · tuh · bul.
Is creditable 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 /ˈkrɛdətəbəl/ (KRED-uh-tuh-bul).