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