How many syllables in candidacy?

Syllables in candidacy

4

can·di·da·cy

Candidacy has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say candidacy

Pronunciation/ˈkændɪdəsi/
4 syllables, CAN-di-da-cy · DUM-da-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say candidacy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: can, di, da, cy. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in candidacy?
Candidacy has four syllables.
How do you divide candidacy into syllables?
Candidacy divides as can-di-da-cy.
Which syllable is stressed in candidacy?
The first syllable (CAN-di-da-cy).

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