How to pronounce custodial
Say it like kuh-STOH-dee-ul. Custodial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- kuh
- STOH
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Custodial 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of custodial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-STOH-dee-ul.
What does custodial mean?
- Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.“custodial account, custodial care”
- Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.“custodial dispute, custodial parent, custodial guardian”
- Providing punishment by incarceration.“custodial sentence, custodial status”
Where does custodial come from?
From custody + -al; compare French custodial.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying custodial
How do you pronounce custodial?
Say kuh-STOH-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈstoʊdiəl/. In British English it is /kəˈstəʊdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in custodial?
Custodial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: kuh · STOH · dee · ul.
Is custodial 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 /kəˈstəʊdiəl/ (kuh-STOH-dee-ul).