How many syllables in candidate?

There are 3 syllables in the word candidate.

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Divide candidate into syllables:

can · di · date

How to pronounce candidate:

Definition of candidate:

candidate (noun):: a politician who is running for public office.; one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award

Synonyms for candidate:

applicant

aspirant

campaigner

claimant

competitor

contender

contestant

dark horse

entrant

expectant

favorite son

hopeful

nominee

pol

political leader

politician

politico

possibility

prospect

runner

running mate

seeker

solicitant

spoiler

stalking-horse

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Antonyms for candidate:

boss

finder

manager

noncandidate

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