How do you pronounce "candid"?

In American English: /ˈkændəd/ (KAND-uhd). In British English: /kˈandɪd/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkændəd/ (KAND-uhd). In Australian English: /kˈandɪd/ (K).

Is "candid" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkændəd/ (KAND-uhd), while in British English it's /kˈandɪd/ (K).

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candid

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/ˈkændəd/

KAND-uhd

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kændcan·əddid

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