English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Credit Pronunciation
Credit is pronounced KRE-duht, IPA /ˈkrɛdət/.
KRE-duht
US /ˈkrɛdət/ · UK /ˈkrɛdɪt/
Syllables: KRE · duht (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: Money lent on the promise of later payment, or public recognition given for good work.
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Credit in a Sentence
- They bought the van on credit and paid it off in two years.
- Give her credit for spotting the error early.
- The bank credited the refund on Tuesday.
Common Mispronunciations of Credit
Not kri-DIT
Open loud on KRE and let the ending fade to duht. Stressing the second syllable makes this sound like a French loan.
Not KREE-dit
Keep that e short, as in bread. A long ee turns the word towards creed.
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