How do you pronounce "customs"?

In American English: /ˈkʌstəmz/ (KUHST-uhmz). In British English: /kˈɐstəmz/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌstəmz/ (KUHST-uhmz). In Australian English: /kˈʌstəmz/ (K-uhst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌstəmz/ (KUHST-uhmz), while in British English it's /kˈɐstəmz/ (K).

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customs

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/ˈkʌstəmz/

KUHST-uhmz

Syllable Breakdown

kʌstcus·əmztoms

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