How to pronounce credulous
Say it like KREJ-uh-lus. Credulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREJ).
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- KREJ
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREJSay 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credulous
American and British speakers say credulous in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛdʒələs/ in the US and /ˈkrɛdʒələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREJ-uh-lus.
What does credulous mean?
- Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.
- Believed too readily.
Where does credulous come from?
Originated in 1576, borrowed from Latin crēdulus (“that easily believes a thing, credulous”), from crēdō (“to believe”).
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Questions about saying credulous
How do you pronounce credulous?
Say KREJ-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdʒələs/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdʒələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credulous?
Credulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREJ). Broken into parts: KREJ · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say credulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛdʒələs/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛdʒələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.