To pronounce "can-do", say CAND-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CAND-o
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"can-do" has 2 syllables: cand-o. It rhymes with bando and nandu, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: candu — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Can-do" has 2 syllables: cand · o.
Can-do: Confident and willing to get a job done.
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