How to pronounce custodes
Say it like kuh-STOH-deez. Custodes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- kuh
- STOH
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Custodes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of custodes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-STOH-deez.
What does custodes mean?
- plural of custode
- plural of custos How to pronounce custos
Questions about saying custodes
How do you pronounce custodes?
Say kuh-STOH-deez. The American pronunciation is /kʌˈstoʊdiz/. In British English it is /kʌˈstəʊdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in custodes?
Custodes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: kuh · STOH · deez.
Is custodes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kʌˈstəʊdiz/ (kuh-STOH-deez).