To pronounce "candidate", say CAND-id-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CAND-id-at-e
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"candidate" has 4 syllables: cand-id-at-e.
"Candidate" has 4 syllables: cand · id · at · e.
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