How to pronounce custard
Say it like KUHS-terd. Custard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Custard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of custard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHS-tud.
What does custard mean?
- A type of sauce made from milk and eggs (and usually sugar, and sometimes vanilla or other flavorings) and thickened by heat, served hot poured over desserts, as a filling for some pies and cakes, or cold and solidified; also used as a base for some savoury dishes, such as quiches, or eaten as a st
- A similar sauce made from milk and cornflour or custard powder (and usually sugar, and sometimes vanilla or other flavorings) and thickened by heat.
Where does custard come from?
Alteration of croustade.
Words that rhyme with custard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of custard.
Questions about saying custard
How do you pronounce custard?
Say KUHS-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in custard?
Custard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · terd.
Is custard 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 /ˈkʌstəd/ (KUHS-tud).