How to Pronounce Credentials

To pronounce "credentials", say CRED-ent-ials — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

CRED-ent-ials

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💡 Tip for remembering “credentials”

"credentials" has 3 syllables: cred-ent-ials. It rhymes with essentials and differentials, if that helps it stick.

What does credentials 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

noun

  1. Documentary evidence of someone's right to credit or authority, especially such a document given to an ambassador by a country.

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Words that rhyme with credentials

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essentialsdifferentialspotentials

Related words

certificatecertificationdelegationaccreditationjurisdictionauthoritiesgovernmentdiploma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "credentials"?▾

"Credentials" has 3 syllables: cred · ent · ials.

What does "credentials" mean?▾

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

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