How to pronounce credophile
Say it like KRED-uh-fyle. Credophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED).
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- KRED
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credophile 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.
- fyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of credophile
American and British speakers say credophile in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛdəfaɪl/ in the US and /ˈkrɛdəfaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRED-uh-fyle.
What does credophile mean?
- One who gets positive pleasure from belief and pain from doubt; one who collects beliefs not for utility but for glitter and for whom, once he or she has embraced a belief, it takes something more than mere disproof to make to let go.
- One who is especially gullible.
Where does credophile come from?
The word "credophile" and the adjective form "credophilic" were used by L.
Questions about saying credophile
How do you pronounce credophile?
Say KRED-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdəfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdəfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credophile?
Credophile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRED). Broken into parts: KRED · uh · fyle.
Do Americans and Brits say credophile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛdəfaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛdəfaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.