To pronounce "candidly", say CAND-idly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
candidly
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CAND-idly
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"candidly" has 2 syllables: cand-idly. It rhymes with evenhandedly and handedly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Candidly" has 2 syllables: cand · idly.
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