How do you pronounce "candidates"?

In American English: /ˈkændədeɪts/ (KAND-uhd-ayts). In British English: /kˈandɪdˌeɪts/ (K-and). In Canadian English: /ˈkændədeɪts/ (KAND-uhd-ayts). In Australian English: /kˈandɪdˌeɪts/ (K-and).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkændədeɪts/ (KAND-uhd-ayts), while in British English it's /kˈandɪdˌeɪts/ (K-and).

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/ˈkændədeɪts/

KAND-uhd-ayts

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kændcan·əddi·eɪtsdates

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