How to Pronounce Candy

To pronounce "candy", say CANDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkændi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈkændi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “candy”

"candy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with randy and dandy, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: candie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does candy mean?

noun

Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with fruit, chocolate, nuts, herbs and spices, or artificial flavors.
A piece of confectionery of this kind.

verb

To cook in, or coat with, sugar syrup.
To have sugar crystals form in or on.
“Fruits preserved in sugar candy after a time.”

Synonyms

confectionery lollies sugar candy sweet lolly

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Words that rhyme with candy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

randy dandy bandy handy grandee kandy andy shandy standee brandy chandi mandy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "candy"?▾

"Candy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "candy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "candy" is /ˈkændi/.

What does "candy" mean?▾

Candy: Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with fruit, chocolate, nuts, herbs and spices, or artificial flavors.

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