How many syllables in "customs"?

"customs" has 2 lettergrepen (cus - toms).

How to divide "customs"?

"customs" divides into 2 parts: cus · toms.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"customs": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cus·toms

Hoofdklemtoon

CUS-toms(cus · toms)● ○

Stress in "customs" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌstəmz⁄

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IPAˈkʌstəmz

Lettergrepencus·toms

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