How to pronounce creditor
Say it like KRED-uh-ter. Creditor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
- KRED
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creditor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of creditor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRED-ih-tuh.
What does creditor mean?
- A person to whom a debt is owed.“The creditor demanded immediate payment.”
- One who gives credence to something; a believer.
Where does creditor come from?
From Middle English creditour, from Anglo-Norman creditour, from Latin crēditor, from crēditum (“loan”), from crēditus, perfect passive participle of crēdō (“lend”).
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Words that rhyme with creditor
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Questions about saying creditor
How do you pronounce creditor?
Say KRED-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creditor?
Creditor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · uh · ter.
Is creditor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrɛdɪtə/ (KRED-ih-tuh).