How to pronounce custom
Say it like KUHS-tum. Custom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Custom 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.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of custom
American and British speakers say custom in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌstəm/ in the US and /ˈkʌstəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-tum.
What does custom mean?
- accepted or habitual practice
- a specific practice of long standing
- money collected under a tariff
- made according to the specifications of an individual
Where does custom come from?
The adjectival form first appears c.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying custom
How do you pronounce custom?
Say KUHS-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌstəm/. In British English it is /ˈkʌstəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in custom?
Custom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say custom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌstəm/ and the British form is /ˈkʌstəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.