How to pronounce credulity
Say it like krih-DOO-lih-tee. Credulity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- krih
- DOO
- lih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credulity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of credulity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: krih-JOO-lih-tee.
What does credulity mean?
- A willingness to believe in someone or something in the absence of reasonable proof; credulousness.“a tall story that strains credulity”
Where does credulity come from?
Inherited from Middle English credulite (“faith, belief”), borrowed from Middle French credulité (French crédulité), from Latin crēdulitās.
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Questions about saying credulity
How do you pronounce credulity?
Say krih-DOO-lih-tee. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈdulɪti/. In British English it is /krɪˈdʒuːlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credulity?
Credulity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: krih · DOO · lih · tee.
Is credulity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /krɪˈdʒuːlɪti/ (krih-JOO-lih-tee).