How Many Syllables In Custom?
2syllables
Custom has 2 syllables, cus-tom. It is a disyllabic word.
custom
/ˈkʌs.təm/ UK /ˈkʌs.təm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kʌs.təm/
Division By Letters
cus-tom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Custom
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Custom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in custom?
Custom has 2 syllables, cus-tom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌs.təm/.
Which syllable is stressed in custom?
The first syllable, cus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of custom?
Custom has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide custom into syllables?
By sound, kʌs.təm. By letters, as a spelling guide, cus-tom.