How to pronounce costumer
Say it like KOS-too-mer. Costumer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS).
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- KOS
- too
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costumer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of costumer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: KOS-tyoo-muh.
What does costumer mean?
- A person who designs, makes or supplies theatrical costumes.
- A person who wears a costume.
- One who takes part in cosplay.
Where does costumer come from?
From costume + -er (occupational suffix) or + -er (Variety “-er”).
Questions about saying costumer
How do you pronounce costumer?
Say KOS-too-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑstumɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstjuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costumer?
Costumer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS). Broken into parts: KOS · too · mer.
Is costumer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒstjuːmə/ (KOS-tyoo-muh).