How to pronounce credulosity
Say it like krej-uh-LOS-ih-tee. Credulosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOS).
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- krej
- uh
- LOS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credulosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 credulosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: krej-uh-LOS-ih-tee.
What does credulosity mean?
- credulity, credulousness, gullibility
Where does credulosity come from?
From credulous + -ity on the model of formations such as curiosity.
Words that rhyme with credulosity
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Questions about saying credulosity
How do you pronounce credulosity?
Say krej-uh-LOS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɛdʒəˈlɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkrɛdʒəˈlɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credulosity?
Credulosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOS). Broken into parts: krej · uh · LOS · ih · tee.
Is credulosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkrɛdʒəˈlɒsɪti/ (krej-uh-LOS-ih-tee).