How to pronounce incredulity
Say it like in-kruh-DOO-lih-tee. Incredulity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO).
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- in
- kruh
- DOO
- lih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incredulity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 incredulity
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-kruh-DYOO-lih-tee.
What does incredulity mean?
- Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.
- Religious disbelief; lack of faith.
Where does incredulity come from?
Attested since 1430. From Middle English incredulite, from Old French incredulité, from Late Latin incredulitas, from Latin incredulus (“unbelieving”) + -itas (“-ity”), equivalent to incredulous + -ity.
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Questions about saying incredulity
How do you pronounce incredulity?
Say in-kruh-DOO-lih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkrəˈdulɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkrəˈdjuːlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incredulity?
Incredulity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO). Broken into parts: in · kruh · DOO · lih · tee.
Is incredulity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌɪnkrəˈdjuːlɪti/ (in-kruh-DYOO-lih-tee).