How to pronounce accustomed
Say it like uh-KUHS-tumd. Accustomed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS).
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- uh
- KUHS
- tumd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accustomed 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.
- tumdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accustomed
American and British speakers say accustomed in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌstəmd/ in the US and /əˈkʌstəmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHS-tumd.
What does accustomed mean?
- commonly used or practiced; usual“his accustomed thoroughness”“took his customary morning walk”
Where does accustomed come from?
From accustom + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accustomed
How do you pronounce accustomed?
Say uh-KUHS-tumd. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌstəmd/. In British English it is /əˈkʌstəmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accustomed?
Accustomed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS). Broken into parts: uh · KUHS · tumd.
Do Americans and Brits say accustomed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌstəmd/ and the British form is /əˈkʌstəmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.