How to pronounce candelabra
Say it like kan-duh-LAH-bruh. Candelabra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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US American/ˌkændəˈlɑbrə/kan-duh-LAH-bruh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- kan
- duh
- LAH
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candelabra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does candelabra mean?
noun
- plural of candelabrum How to pronounce candelabrum
Words that rhyme with candelabra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of candelabra.
Questions about saying candelabra
How do you pronounce candelabra?
Say kan-duh-LAH-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkændəˈlɑbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candelabra?
Candelabra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: kan · duh · LAH · bruh.