How to pronounce costumers
Say it like KOS-too-merz. Costumers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS).
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- KOS
- too
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Costumers 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of costumers
- 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-muz.
What does costumers mean?
- plural of costumer How to pronounce costumer
Questions about saying costumers
How do you pronounce costumers?
Say KOS-too-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑstumɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒstjuːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in costumers?
Costumers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOS). Broken into parts: KOS · too · merz.
Is costumers 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 /ˈkɒstjuːməz/ (KOS-tyoo-muz).