How to pronounce candela
Say it like kan-DEE-luh. Candela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- kan
- DEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of candela
American and British speakers say candela in essentially the same way: /kænˈdilə/ in the US and /kænˈdɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-DEL-uh.
What does candela mean?
- In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 10¹² hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian. Symbol: cd
Where does candela come from?
Borrowed from Latin candēla (“candle”).
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Words that rhyme with candela
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Questions about saying candela
How do you pronounce candela?
Say kan-DEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /kænˈdilə/. In British English it is /kænˈdɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candela?
Candela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: kan · DEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say candela the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kænˈdilə/ and the British form is /kænˈdɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.