How to pronounce candlesticks
Say it like KAN-dul-stiks. Candlesticks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkændəlˌstɪks/KAN-dul-stiks
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAN
- dul
- stiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candlesticks 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stiksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does candlesticks mean?
noun
- plural of candlestick How to pronounce candlestick
- third-person singular simple present indicative of candlestick How to pronounce candlestick
Questions about saying candlesticks
How do you pronounce candlesticks?
Say KAN-dul-stiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændəlˌstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candlesticks?
Candlesticks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dul · stiks.