How to Pronounce Credulous

To pronounce "credulous", say CRED-ul-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /kɹɛdjələs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kɹɛdjələs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “credulous”

"credulous" has 3 syllables: cred-ul-ous. It rhymes with incredulous and sedulous, if that helps it stick.

What does credulous mean?

adjective

  1. Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.
  2. Believed too readily.

Synonyms

naiveunworldly

Antonyms

incredulousnoncredulous

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Words that rhyme with credulous

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increduloussedulous

Related words

credibleovercredulousunquestioningnaivenaifultracredulousovertrustfulovertrusting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "credulous"?▾

"Credulous" has 3 syllables: cred · ul · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "credulous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "credulous" is /kɹɛdjələs/.

What does "credulous" mean?▾

Credulous: Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

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