How to Pronounce Candid

To pronounce "candid", say CAND-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæn.dɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæn.dɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “candid”

"candid" has 2 syllables: cand-id. It rhymes with reprimanded and underhanded, if that helps it stick.

What does candid mean?

noun

  1. A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

    “His portraits looked stiff and formal but his candids showed life being lived.”

adjective

  1. Impartial and free from prejudice.
  2. Straightforward, open and sincere.

Synonyms

frankopenparrhesiasticsincereunreserved

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Words that rhyme with candid

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reprimandedunderhandeddemandedstrandedexpandedevenhandedbackhandedcommandedhandedlandedbrandedbanded

Related words

unstudiedartlessingenuousuncontrivedunflatteringdirectplainspokenforthright

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "candid"?▾

"Candid" has 2 syllables: cand · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "candid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "candid" is /ˈkæn.dɪd/.

What does "candid" mean?▾

Candid: A spontaneous or unposed photograph.

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