candidate

/ˈkændɪdeɪt/

Syllables can·di·date

Stress CAN-di-date

Phonics Breakdown

can

/kæn/

short a

di

/dɪ/

short i

date

/deɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

a person who is considered for a job, position, or award

Sound Reference

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can=/kæn/(can) + di=/dɪ/(dinner) + date=/deɪt/(date)

Example

She is the best candidate for the job.