How to Pronounce Candor

To pronounce "candor", say CAND-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/. 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.də(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “candor”

"candor" has 2 syllables: cand-or. It rhymes with slander and gander, if that helps it stick.

What does candor mean?

noun

  1. Whiteness; brilliance; purity.
  2. The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.

Synonyms

equityfairnessfranknesshonestyparrhesiasincerity

Antonyms

deceptionfraudlie

Words that rhyme with candor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slanderganderpandersalamandergerrymandercandourbystandermanderalexanderstanderhanderhighlander

Related words

fairnessfair-mindednessforthrightnessfranknesscandidnesscandourexplicitlyrelief

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "candor"?▾

"Candor" has 2 syllables: cand · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "candor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "candor" is /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/.

What does "candor" mean?▾

Candor: Whiteness; brilliance; purity.

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