How to Pronounce "extend credit"
expression
ɪkˈstɛnd/ /ˈkɹɛdət/, /ˈkɹɛdɪt
ik-STEND KRED-it or KRED-uht
ɛkstˈɛnd/ /kɹˈɛdɪt
ek-STEND kred-IT
Definition
To allow someone to buy something now and pay for it later; often used in business and banking when a company or bank lets someone make purchases without paying immediately.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈstɛnd/ /ˈkɹɛdət/, /ˈkɹɛdɪt
British English
ɛkstˈɛnd/ /kɹˈɛdɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STEND KRED-it or KRED-uht
UK
ek-STEND kred-IT
Listen in Context
The bank decided to extend credit to the small business.
Many stores extend credit to loyal customers.
If you have good credit, companies may extend credit to you easily.
We're sorry, but we can't extend credit until we review your financial history.