How many syllables in "candid"?

"candid" has 2 lettergrepen (can - did).

How to divide "candid"?

"candid" divides into 2 parts: can · did.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"candid": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:can·did

Hoofdklemtoon

CAN-did(can · did)● ○

Stress in "candid" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkændɪd⁄

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IPAˈkændɪd

Lettergrepencan·did

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1:24

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How many syllables in "candid"?: "candid" has 2 lettergrepen (can - did).
How to divide "candid"?: "candid" divides into 2 parts: can · did.
Where is the stress in "candid"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "candid"?: Say each syllable slowly (can... did) and listen on SayItVid.