How to pronounce candid
Say it like KAN-dud. Candid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of candid
American and British speakers say candid in essentially the same way: /ˈkændəd/ in the US and /ˈkændɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-did.
What does candid mean?
- Impartial and free from prejudice.
- Straightforward, open and sincere, whether people find either refreshing or distasteful.“a surprisingly candid admission of guilt”
- Unposed or rehearsed.
- A spontaneous or unposed photograph.“His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.”
Where does candid come from?
Borrowed from Latin candidus (“white”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with candid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of candid.
Questions about saying candid
How do you pronounce candid?
Say KAN-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændəd/. In British English it is /ˈkændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candid?
Candid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say candid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkændəd/ and the British form is /ˈkændɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.