How to pronounce credited
Say it like KRED-uh-tud. Credited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
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- KRED
- uh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credited 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRED-ih-tid.
What does credited mean?
- (usually followed by to) given credit for“an invention credited to Edison”
Where does credited come from?
From Latin credere (“to trust in”).
Questions about saying credited
How do you pronounce credited?
Say KRED-uh-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdətəd/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credited?
Credited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · uh · tud.
Is credited 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 /ˈkrɛdɪtɪd/ (KRED-ih-tid).