How to Pronounce Customary

To pronounce "customary", say CUST-om-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “customary”

"customary" has 3 syllables: cust-om-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does customary mean?

noun

  1. A book containing laws and usages, or customs; a custumal.

adjective

  1. In accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage
  2. Holding or held by custom

    “customary tenants”

Synonyms

conventionalhabitualwont

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Words that rhyme with customary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

conventionalaccustomedwontedhabitualusualcommon-lawstandardcommon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "customary"?▾

"Customary" has 3 syllables: cust · om · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "customary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "customary" is /ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/.

What does "customary" mean?▾

Customary: A book containing laws and usages, or customs; a custumal.

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