How to pronounce candidate
noun Someone being considered for a job or position.
Written sound guide
KANdihduht
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give KAN the strongest beat
Stress KAN and keep the final syllable light in this form, rather than date.
01KANStrongest beat
02dihLighter beat
03duhtLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“The candidate answered clearly.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say candidate slowly. Give KAN the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with candidate.
What should I check?
Stress KAN and keep the final syllable light in this form, rather than date. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
