How to pronounce candidates
Say it like KAN-duh-dayts. Candidates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- duh
- dayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candidates 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- daytsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of candidates
American and British speakers say candidates in essentially the same way: /ˈkændədeɪts/ in the US and /ˈkændɪdɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-dih-dits.
What does candidates mean?
- plural of candidate How to pronounce candidate
Questions about saying candidates
How do you pronounce candidates?
Say KAN-duh-dayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændədeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkændɪdɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candidates?
Candidates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · duh · dayts.
Do Americans and Brits say candidates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkændədeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈkændɪdɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.