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credit
Definition:
(nou) approval (nou) money available for a client to borrow (nou) an accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items (nou) used in the phrase `to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise; (nou) arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services (nou) recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours (nou) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (nou) an entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work (nou) an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkredɪt
Examples:
In the case of credit cards, the issuer lends money to the consumer.
That would hearten global financial markets and shore up the government's credit rating.
The credit card expires.
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Common mistakes of credit pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "cre-DIT" instead of the correct "CRED-it" (ˈkrɛd.ɪt). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Pronouncing "credit" with a short "e" sound as in "bed" can lead to confusion. The correct sound is a short "e" as in "red" (ˈkrɛd.ɪt). Tip: Practice saying "red" and "credit" to master the vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the final "t": Some may pronounce "credit" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "credit-t." The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "t" sound (ˈkrɛd.ɪt). Tip: Focus on a smooth transition to the "t" without adding extra emphasis.
- Omitting the middle vowel: Some speakers may skip the "i" sound, pronouncing it as "cred" instead of "credit" (ˈkrɛd.ɪt). Tip: Ensure to include the "i" sound to maintain the word's clarity and correctness.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "credit" with "creditor," leading to mispronunciation. "Creditor" has a different stress pattern (ˈkrɛd.ɪ.tər). Tip: Familiarize yourself with the specific stress and syllable count for each word.