How to pronounce creditworthy
Say it like KRED-it-wur-thee. Creditworthy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
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- KRED
- it
- wur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creditworthy 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wurGive 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.
American vs British pronunciation of creditworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRED-it-wur-thee.
What does creditworthy mean?
- Deemed likely to repay debts.
- Having an acceptable credit rating.
Where does creditworthy come from?
From credit + -worthy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying creditworthy
How do you pronounce creditworthy?
Say KRED-it-wur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdɪtˌwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdɪtˌwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creditworthy?
Creditworthy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · it · wur · thee.
Is creditworthy 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 /ˈkrɛdɪtˌwɜːði/ (KRED-it-wur-thee).