How to pronounce candles
Say it like KAN-dulz. Candles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- dulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candles 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.
- dulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of candles
American and British speakers say candles in essentially the same way: /ˈkændəlz/ in the US and /ˈkændəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-dulz.
What does candles mean?
- plural of candle How to pronounce candle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of candle How to pronounce candle
Questions about saying candles
How do you pronounce candles?
Say KAN-dulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkændəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candles?
Candles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dulz.
Do Americans and Brits say candles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkændəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkændəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.