credential
/krɪˈdɛnʃəl/
Syllables cre·den·tial
Stress cre-DEN-tial
Phonics Breakdown
cre
/krɪ/
short i
den
/dɛn/
short e
tial
/ʃəl/
tion suffix
Meaning
an official qualification, achievement, or document that proves identity or competence
Sound Reference
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cre=/krɪ/(crib) + den=/dɛn/(den) + tial=/ʃəl/(partial)
Example
You must show your credentials to access the system.