How many syllables in candidate?
Syllables in candidate
3
can·di·date
Candidate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say candidate
| Said as /ˈkændədeɪt/ | 3 syllables, CAN-di-date · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈkænədɪt/ | 3 syllables, CAN-di-date · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say candidate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: can, di, date. Each beat is one syllable.
Questions
- How many syllables are in candidate?
- Candidate has three syllables.
- How do you divide candidate into syllables?
- Candidate divides as can-di-date.
- Which syllable is stressed in candidate?
- The first syllable (CAN-di-date).