How to pronounce creditors
Say it like KRED-ih-terz. Creditors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
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- KRED
- ih
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creditors 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of creditors
- 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-tuz.
What does creditors mean?
- plural of creditor How to pronounce creditor
Questions about saying creditors
How do you pronounce creditors?
Say KRED-ih-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creditors?
Creditors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · ih · terz.
Is creditors 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 /ˈkrɛdɪtəz/ (KRED-ih-tuz).