How to pronounce kastom
Say it like KAH-stahm. Kastom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- stahm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kastom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kastom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAH-stom.
What does kastom mean?
- Traditional beliefs and values held, and culture practised, in modern times in Melanesia.
Where does kastom come from?
Borrowed from Bislama kastom, Pijin kastom or Tok Pisin kastom, both from English custom.
Questions about saying kastom
How do you pronounce kastom?
Say KAH-stahm. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑstɑm/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːstɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kastom?
Kastom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · stahm.
Is kastom 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 /ˈkɑːstɒm/ (KAH-stom).