How do you pronounce "custody"?

In American English: /ˈkʌstədi/ (KUHST-uhd-ee). In British English: /kˈɐstədi/ (K-ɐst). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌstədi/ (KUHST-uhd-ee). In Australian English: /kˈʌstədi/ (K-uhst-uhd).

Is "custody" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌstədi/ (KUHST-uhd-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɐstədi/ (K-ɐst).

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/ˈkʌstədi/

KUHST-uhd-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kʌstcus·ədto·idy

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