How to pronounce custrel
Say it like KUHS-trul. Custrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Custrel 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.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of custrel
American and British speakers say custrel in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌstrəl/ in the US and /ˈkʌstrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-trul.
What does custrel mean?
- A knight's attendant or man-at-arms; a knave.
Where does custrel come from?
From Old French coustillier (“soldier armed with a coustille (“double-edged sword”)”).
Questions about saying custrel
How do you pronounce custrel?
Say KUHS-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌstrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkʌstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in custrel?
Custrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say custrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌstrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkʌstrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.