How to Pronounce Credential

To pronounce "credential", say CRED-ent-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “credential”

"credential" has 3 syllables: cred-ent-ial. It rhymes with essential and consequential, if that helps it stick.

What does credential mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges

    “May I see your credentials, please?”

verb

  1. To furnish with credentials

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).

Words that rhyme with credential

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essentialconsequentialinconsequentialpotentialdeferentialquintessentialinfluentialprovidentialtorrentialtangentialsequentialreverential

Related words

certificatecertificationevidenceidentificationjustificationtitleproofsupporting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "credential"?▾

"Credential" has 3 syllables: cred · ent · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "credential"?▾

The IPA transcription of "credential" is /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/.

What does "credential" mean?▾

Credential: (chiefly in the plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges

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