To pronounce "custodians", say CUST-od-ians — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"custodians" has 3 syllables: cust-od-ians. It rhymes with cambodians, if that helps it stick.
noun
“After their parents' death, their aunt became the children's custodian.”
“The custodian does such admirable work, deftly wielding a mop to keep our hallways and sidewalks free of buai pekpek left by people who chew betelnuts to be "cool" but don't even bother finding a rubbish bin or spit cup to dispose of the pekpek with.”
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"Custodians" has 3 syllables: cust · od · ians.
Custodians: A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
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