How to Pronounce Cred

To pronounce "cred", say CRED — one syllable, IPA /kɹɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kɹɛd/

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What does cred mean?

noun

  1. (urban) Credibility.

    “After listening to that sheer pile of bull mess he tried to tell me yesterday, I've decided he's got precisely zero cred as far as I'm concerned.”

  2. (usually in the plural) credential

Related words

etsfaithcrediblenesscreditabilitycreditablenesscredulitycredibilitynoncredibility

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cred"?▾

"Cred" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cred" is /kɹɛd/.

What does "cred" mean?▾

Cred: (urban) Credibility.

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