How to Pronounce “credence”

American (US)

/ˈkɹi.dəns/

British (UK)

/ˈkɹiː.dəns/

Australian (AU)

/ˈkɹiː.dəns/

noun — Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.

Example: Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈkɹi.dəns/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “credence” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “credence” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɹi.dəns/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈkɹi.dəns/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "credence" mean?

credence (noun): Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence. For example — Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.

How do you pronounce "credence" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈkɹi.dəns/. British English: /ˈkɹiː.dəns/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "credence"?

/ˈkɹi.dəns/ in American English, /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ in British English, /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "credence"?

“credence” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɹi.dəns/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.