How to Pronounce "give credence to"
expression
GIV KREE-dens TOO, tuh, ti
giv KRED-ens TOO
Definition
To believe or accept that something is true or valid; to give credibility or support to an idea or statement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈkɹidəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /kɹˈɛdəns/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV KREE-dens TOO, tuh, ti
UK
giv KRED-ens TOO
Listen in Context
We should not give credence to every rumor we hear.
The teacher does not give credence to cheating.
Many people give credence to news stories on social media.
I can't give credence to his wild claims without evidence.