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.