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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cus
  • 7 letters
Syllables
cus-to-dy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CUS-to-dy.
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌstədi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cus-tody.

Words that rhyme with custody

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide custody into syllables?

custody divides as cus-to-dy. cus-to-dy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in custody?

Custody has 3 syllables (cus-to-dy).

Which syllable is stressed in custody?

The stressed syllable in custody is cus. The 1st syllable is stressed: CUS-to-dy.

How do you pronounce custody?

/ˈkʌstədi/ in American English.