How to pronounce candida
Say it like KAN-dih-duh. Candida has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkændɪdə/KAN-dih-duh
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- KAN
- dih
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candida 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does candida mean?
noun
- A yeast of the genus Candida, usually specifically Candida albicans
Where does candida come from?
Borrowed from translingual Candida, from Latin candida.
Questions about saying candida
How do you pronounce candida?
Say KAN-dih-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candida?
Candida has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dih · duh.