How many syllables in "custard"?

"custard" has 2 lettergrepen (cus - tard).

How to divide "custard"?

"custard" divides into 2 parts: cus · tard.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (cus... tard) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"custard": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cus·tard

Hoofdklemtoon

CUS-tard(cus · tard)● ○

Stress in "custard" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌstərd⁄

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IPAˈkʌstərd

Lettergrepencus·tard

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How many syllables in "custard"?: "custard" has 2 lettergrepen (cus - tard).
How to divide "custard"?: "custard" divides into 2 parts: cus · tard.
Where is the stress in "custard"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "custard"?: Say each syllable slowly (cus... tard) and listen on SayItVid.