How do you pronounce "credit"?

In American English: /ˈkrɛdət/ (KREHD-uht). In British English: /kɹˈɛdɪt/ (KR-ehd). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɛdət/ (KREHD-uht). In Australian English: /kɹˈɛdɪt/ (KR-ehd).

Is "credit" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɛdət/ (KREHD-uht), while in British English it's /kɹˈɛdɪt/ (KR-ehd).

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/ˈkrɛdət/

KREHD-uht

Syllable Breakdown

krɛdcred·ətit

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