How to pronounce candied
Say it like KAN-deed. Candied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce candied. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAN
- deed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candied 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.
- deedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of candied
American and British speakers say candied in essentially the same way: /ˈkændid/ in the US and /ˈkændiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-deed.
What does candied mean?
- simple past and past participle of candy How to pronounce candy“We candied some apples to get ready for the party.”
- coated or encrusted with sugar
- preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent“Hot cross buns contain chopped candied fruit.”
- Pleasing, flattering.
Questions about saying candied
How do you pronounce candied?
Say KAN-deed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændid/. In British English it is /ˈkændiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candied?
Candied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · deed.
Do Americans and Brits say candied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkændid/ and the British form is /ˈkændiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.