How do you pronounce "custom"?

In American English: /ˈkʌstəm/ (KUHST-uhm). In British English: /kˈɐstəm/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌstəm/ (KUHST-uhm). In Australian English: /kˈʌstəm/ (K-uhst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌstəm/ (KUHST-uhm), while in British English it's /kˈɐstəm/ (K).

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custom

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/ˈkʌstəm/

KUHST-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

kʌstcus·əmtom

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