How to pronounce costumed
Say it like KAW-stoomd. Costumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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US American/ˈkɔˌstumd/KAW-stoomd
UK British/ˈkɒˌstjuːmd/KOS-tyoomd
- KAW
- stoomd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costumed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stoomdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of costumed
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: KOS-tyoomd.
What does costumed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of costume How to pronounce costume
- Wearing a costume; disguised.
Questions about saying costumed
How do you pronounce costumed?
Say KAW-stoomd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔˌstumd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒˌstjuːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costumed?
Costumed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · stoomd.
Is costumed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈkɒˌstjuːmd/ (KOS-tyoomd).