How to pronounce creditworthiness
Say it like KRED-ih-twur-thee-nus. Creditworthiness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
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- KRED
- ih
- twur
- thee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creditworthiness 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.
- twurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of creditworthiness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRED-ih-twur-thee-nus.
What does creditworthiness mean?
- The property of being creditworthy.
Where does creditworthiness come from?
From creditworthy + -ness.
Questions about saying creditworthiness
How do you pronounce creditworthiness?
Say KRED-ih-twur-thee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdɪˌtwɝðinəs/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdɪˌtwɜːðinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creditworthiness?
Creditworthiness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · ih · twur · thee · nus.
Is creditworthiness 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 /ˈkrɛdɪˌtwɜːðinəs/ (KRED-ih-twur-thee-nus).