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candor

Definition:

(nou) ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty (nou) the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈkændə

Examples:

He brings a candor to the movie that is very transparent with his role.

But the Hollywood press, unaccustomed to candor, was delighted.

I appreciate the candor of Jonny's admission.

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Common mistakes of candor pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "can-DOR." The correct pronunciation is "CAN-dor" /ˈkæn.dər/ (US) and /ˈkæn.dɔː/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable for accuracy.
Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "candor" with an "o" sound, saying "can-dor." The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound, as in /ˈkæn.dər/ (US) and /ˈkæn.dɔː/ (UK). Tip: Use a quick "uh" sound for the second syllable.
Overemphasizing the "d": People often stress the "d" in "candor," making it sound overly pronounced. The correct pronunciation is smoother, as in /ˈkæn.dər/ (US) and /ˈkæn.dɔː/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "d" soft and blend it with the following vowel.
Adding an extra syllable: Some mistakenly add an additional syllable, saying "can-dor-er." The correct form is two syllables: "candor" /ˈkæn.dər/ (US) and /ˈkæn.dɔː/ (UK). Tip: Remember it's a simple two-syllable word.
Mispronouncing the ending: A common mistake is pronouncing the final "or" as "or" instead of the correct schwa sound. The proper pronunciation is /ˈkæn.dər/ (US) and /ˈkæn.dɔː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on a quick, unstressed ending to sound more natural.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "candor"?

The word "candor" is pronounced as /ˈkæn.dɚ/ in American English and /ˈkæn.də/ in British English. The first syllable is stressed, making it sound like "KAN-dor" in the US and "KAN-duh" in the UK.

What are the syllables in "candor"?

The word "candor" has two syllables: "can" and "dor." You can break it down as /ˈkæn/ and /dɚ/ or /də/, depending on the accent.

Is there a schwa sound in "candor"?

Yes, in the British pronunciation of "candor," the second syllable contains a schwa sound, pronounced as /də/. This makes it sound softer and less emphasized than the first syllable.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "candor"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, pronouncing it as "CAN-dor" instead of "KAN-dor." Remember to stress the first syllable to sound more natural.