How to pronounce accustom
Say it like uh-KUHS-tum. Accustom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS).
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- uh
- KUHS
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accustom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accustom
American and British speakers say accustom in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌstəm/ in the US and /əˈkʌstəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHS-tum.
What does accustom mean?
- To make familiar by use; to cause to accept; to habituate, familiarize, or inure.“Early exposure to pet allergens and pet-related bacteria accustoms the body to allergens.”
Where does accustom come from?
The noun is from Middle English acustom.
Questions about saying accustom
How do you pronounce accustom?
Say uh-KUHS-tum. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌstəm/. In British English it is /əˈkʌstəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accustom?
Accustom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS). Broken into parts: uh · KUHS · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say accustom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌstəm/ and the British form is /əˈkʌstəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.