How to Pronounce "candidate"
word
/ˈkændədeɪt/
KAN-di-dayt
/kˈændɪdˌeɪt/
KAN-di-dayt
Definition
A candidate is a person who is being considered for a job, position, award, or election, or someone who is applying for it. It can also mean someone likely to be suitable for a particular treatment, role, or result.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkændədeɪt/
British English
/kˈændɪdˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-di-dayt
UK
KAN-di-dayt
Listen in Context
She is a strong candidate for the job.
Each candidate answered the same questions.
He is a good candidate for the school award.
Out of all the people we interviewed, she's still the best candidate.