To pronounce "custard", say CUST-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌs.təd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkʌs.təd/
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"custard" has 2 syllables: cust-ard. It rhymes with flustered and bustard, if that helps it stick.
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"Custard" has 2 syllables: cust · ard.
The IPA transcription of "custard" is /ˈkʌs.təd/.
Custard: A type of sauce made from milk and eggs (and usually sugar, and sometimes vanilla or other flavourings) and thickened by heat, served hot poured over desserts, as a filling for some pies and cakes, or cold and solidified; also used as a base for some savoury dishes, such as quiches, or eaten as a stand-alone dessert.
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