How do you pronounce "candles"?

In American English: /ˈkændəlz/ (KAND-uhlz). In British English: /kˈændəlz/ (K-and). In Canadian English: /ˈkændəlz/ (KAND-uhlz). In Australian English: /kˈandəlz/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkændəlz/ (KAND-uhlz), while in British English it's /kˈændəlz/ (K-and).

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candles

/ˈkændəlz/

KAND-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

kændcan·əlzdles

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