How do you pronounce "customary"?

In American English: /ˈkʌstəˌmɛri/ (KUHST-uh-mehr-ee). In British English: /kˈʌstəməɹi/ (K-uhst-uhm-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌstəˌmɛri/ (KUHST-uh-mehr-ee). In Australian English: /kˈʌstəməɹi/ (K-uhst-uhm-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌstəˌmɛri/ (KUHST-uh-mehr-ee), while in British English it's /kˈʌstəməɹi/ (K-uhst-uhm-uhr).

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customary

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/ˈkʌstəˌmɛri/

KUHST-uh-mehr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kʌstc·əus·mɛrtom·iary

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