How to pronounce credulousness
Say it like KREJ-uh-lus-nus. Credulousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREJ).
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- KREJ
- uh
- lus
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Credulousness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of credulousness
American and British speakers say credulousness in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɛdʒələsnəs/ in the US and /ˈkrɛdʒələsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREJ-uh-lus-nus.
What does credulousness mean?
- The characteristic or state of being credulous; credulity
Where does credulousness come from?
From credulous + -ness.
Questions about saying credulousness
How do you pronounce credulousness?
Say KREJ-uh-lus-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɛdʒələsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkrɛdʒələsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in credulousness?
Credulousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREJ). Broken into parts: KREJ · uh · lus · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say credulousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɛdʒələsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈkrɛdʒələsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.