candidacy

/ˈkændɪdəsi/

Syllables can·di·da·cy

Stress CAN-di-da-cy

Phonics Breakdown

can

/kæn/

short a

di

/dɪ/

short i

da

/də/

schwa

cy

/si/

soft c

Meaning

the state of being a candidate for a position or honor

Sound Reference

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can=/kæn/(can) + di=/dɪ/(digit) + da=/də/(sofa) + cy=/si/(city)

Example

She announced her candidacy for mayor.