How to pronounce candy
Say it like KAN-dee. Candy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of candy
American and British speakers say candy in essentially the same way: /ˈkændi/ in the US and /ˈkændi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-dee.
What does candy mean?
- a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
- coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
Words that rhyme with candy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of candy.
Questions about saying candy
How do you pronounce candy?
Say KAN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændi/. In British English it is /ˈkændi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candy?
Candy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say candy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkændi/ and the British form is /ˈkændi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.