How to pronounce candid

candid

/ˈkændəd/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈkændɪd/.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

She is too candid; sometimes it hurts me.

How do you pronounce candid?

Candid is pronounced /ˈkændəd/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈkændɪd/, is also used.

How many syllables are in candid?

Candid has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in candid?

The first syllable: /ˈkændəd/.