How to pronounce custos
Say it like KUHS-tos. Custos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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US American/ˈkʌˌstɑs/KUHS-tos
UK British/ˈkʌstɒs/KUHS-tos
- KUHS
- tos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Custos 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.
- tosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of custos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KUHS-tos.
What does custos mean?
noun
- A monastic superior, who, under the general of his order, has the direction of all the religious houses of the same fraternity in a given district, called a custody of the order.
Where does custos come from?
Borrowed from Latin custōs.
Questions about saying custos
How do you pronounce custos?
Say KUHS-tos. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌˌstɑs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌstɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in custos?
Custos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · tos.
Is custos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkʌstɒs/ (KUHS-tos).