How to pronounce candidly
Say it like KAN-did-lee. Candidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkændɪdli/KAN-did-lee
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- KAN
- did
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candidly 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does candidly mean?
adverb
- in a candid manner; frankly.
Where does candidly come from?
From candid + -ly.
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Questions about saying candidly
How do you pronounce candidly?
Say KAN-did-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candidly?
Candidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · did · lee.