How to Pronounce “candidates

word

/ˈkændədeɪts/
KAN-di-dayts
/kˈændɪdˌeɪts/
KAN-di-dayts

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkændədeɪts/

British English

/kˈændɪdˌeɪts/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KAN-di-dayts

UK

KAN-di-dayts

Listen in Context

The two leading candidates debated for an hour on TV last night.

We're still reviewing the candidates, so you'll hear from us soon.

There are five candidates for the job.

The candidates answered all the questions.