How to Pronounce Credentialism

To pronounce "credentialism", say CRED-ent-ial-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

credentialism

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying credentialism, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

13

Letters

/kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “credentialism”

"credentialism" has 4 syllables: cred-ent-ial-ism.

What does credentialism mean?

noun

  1. Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.

Related words

credentialisteducationismofficialismcareerismdoctrinalismdepartmentalismessentialismivory-towerism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "credentialism"?▾

"Credentialism" has 4 syllables: cred · ent · ial · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "credentialism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "credentialism" is /kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/.

What does "credentialism" mean?▾

Credentialism: Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “credentialism” in the full dictionary →