How to pronounce candidacy
Say it like KAN-dih-duh-see. Candidacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- dih
- duh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candidacy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of candidacy
American and British speakers say candidacy in essentially the same way: /ˈkændɪdəsi/ in the US and /ˈkændɪdəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-dih-duh-see.
What does candidacy mean?
- The state of being a candidate; candidateship.
Where does candidacy come from?
From candid(ate) + -acy.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying candidacy
How do you pronounce candidacy?
Say KAN-dih-duh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændɪdəsi/. In British English it is /ˈkændɪdəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candidacy?
Candidacy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dih · duh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say candidacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkændɪdəsi/ and the British form is /ˈkændɪdəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.