candy
nounHow many syllables in candy?
There are 2 syllables in the word candy.How to pronounce candy:
Definition of candy:
- candy (noun):
- crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup
- a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts.
Synonyms for candy:
all-day sucker
bonbon
brandyball
brittle
butterscotch
candy bar
candy cane
candy corn
candy kiss
candyfloss
caramel
carob bar
chocolate truffle
confect
confection
cotton candy
dragee
easter egg
fondant
fudge
gumdrop
hard candy
honey crisp
horehound
jelly bean
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Antonyms for candy:
ameliorate
dilute
dissolve
ease
heat
liquefy
loosen
melt
separate
soften
thin
unfix
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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