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How to pronounce creditably

Say it like KRED-uh-tuh-blee. Creditably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).

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US American/ˈkrɛdətəbli/KRED-uh-tuh-blee
UK British/ˈkrɛdətəbli/KRED-uh-tuh-blee
  • KRED
  • uh
  • tuh
  • blee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Creditably pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  4. bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of creditably

  • 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-blee.

What does creditably mean?

adverb
  1. In a creditable manner; reputably, without disgrace.

Where does creditably come from?

From creditab(le) + -ly.

Questions about saying creditably

How do you pronounce creditably?

Say KRED-uh-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdətəbli/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdətəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in creditably?

Creditably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · uh · tuh · blee.

Is creditably 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 /ˈkrɛdətəbli/ (KRED-uh-tuh-blee).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).