How to Pronounce Credit

To pronounce "credit", say CRED-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɛdɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkɹɛdɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “credit

"credit" has 2 syllables: cred-it. It rhymes with discredit and accredit, if that helps it stick.

What does credit mean?

noun

  1. Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.
  2. Recognition and respect.

    He arrived five minutes late, but to his credit he did work an extra ten minutes at the end of his shift.

verb

  1. To believe; to put credence in.

    Someone said there were over 100,000 people there, but I can't credit that.

  2. To add to an account.

    Credit accounts receivable with the amount of the invoice.

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Words that rhyme with credit

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "credit"?

"Credit" has 2 syllables: cred · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "credit"?

The IPA transcription of "credit" is /ˈkɹɛdɪt/.

What does "credit" mean?

Credit: Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust.

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