How to Pronounce Customer

To pronounce "customer", say CUST-om-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌstəmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkʌstəmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “customer”

"customer" has 3 syllables: cust-om-er.

What does customer mean?

noun

  1. A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

    “Every person who passes by is a potential customer.”

  2. A person, especially one engaging in some sort of interaction with others.

    “a cool customer, a tough customer, an ugly customer”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "customer"?▾

"Customer" has 3 syllables: cust · om · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "customer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "customer" is /ˈkʌstəmə/.

What does "customer" mean?▾

Customer: A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

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