How to Pronounce Candlestick

To pronounce "candlestick", say CANDL-est-ick — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “candlestick”

"candlestick" has 3 syllables: candl-est-ick. It rhymes with thick and sick, if that helps it stick.

What does candlestick mean?

noun

  1. A holder with a socket or spike for a candle.
  2. A gymnastics move in which the legs are pointed vertically upward.

verb

  1. (of a parachute) To catch on fire, so that the chute resembles a tapered candle with a flame on top.
  2. (investing) To analyze stock behavior using Japanese candlestick charts.

Synonyms

candle holder

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Words that rhyme with candlestick

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thicksickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblick

Related words

chandeliercandlestandsocketcandleholdersconcecanstickcandlelighterpricket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "candlestick"?▾

"Candlestick" has 3 syllables: candl · est · ick.

What is the IPA transcription of "candlestick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "candlestick" is /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/.

What does "candlestick" mean?▾

Candlestick: A holder with a socket or spike for a candle.

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