How to pronounce custodians
Say it like kuh-STOH-dee-unz. Custodians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- kuh
- STOH
- dee
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Custodians 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of custodians
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-STOH-dee-unz.
What does custodians mean?
- plural of custodian How to pronounce custodian
Questions about saying custodians
How do you pronounce custodians?
Say kuh-STOH-dee-unz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈstoʊdiənz/. In British English it is /kəˈstəʊdiənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in custodians?
Custodians has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: kuh · STOH · dee · unz.
Is custodians 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 /kəˈstəʊdiənz/ (kuh-STOH-dee-unz).