How to pronounce credo
Say it like KREE-doh. Credo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of credo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KREE-doh.
What does credo mean?
- A statement of a belief or a summary statement of a whole belief system; also (metonymically) the belief or belief system itself.
- The liturgical creed (usually the Nicene Creed), or a musical arrangement of it for use in church services.“Credo III is so beautiful!”
Where does credo come from?
Inherited from Middle English credo, from Old French credo, from Latin crēdō (“to believe”); doublet of creed.
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Questions about saying credo
How do you pronounce credo?
Say KREE-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkridoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkridəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credo?
Credo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · doh.
Is credo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkridəʊ/ (KREE-doh).