How do you pronounce "candidate"?

In American English: /ˈkændədeɪt/ (KAND-uhd-ayt). In British English: /kˈandɪdˌeɪt/ (K-and). In Canadian English: /ˈkændədeɪt/ (KAND-uhd-ayt). In Australian English: /kˈandɪdˌeɪt/ (K-and).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkændədeɪt/ (KAND-uhd-ayt), while in British English it's /kˈandɪdˌeɪt/ (K-and).

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/ˈkændədeɪt/

KAND-uhd-ayt

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kændcan·əddi·eɪtdate

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