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custom
Definition:
(nou) accepted or habitual practice (nou) a specific practice of long standing (nou) money collected under a tariff (nou) habitual patronage
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌstəm
Examples:
The custom of dowry was prevalent.
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Common mistakes of custom pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cus-'tom" instead of the correct "'cus-tom". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈkʌs.təm/ (US) and /ˈkʌs.təm/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced as "oo" instead of the correct "u". This leads to saying "coostom" instead of "custom". Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "cup", to pronounce "custom" accurately.
- Silent letters: Some speakers may try to pronounce the "t" in "custom", resulting in "cus-tom". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that the "t" is silent in "custom", ensuring you say it as /ˈkʌs.təm/ without the "t" sound.
- Overemphasis on the second syllable: Learners sometimes emphasize the second syllable too much, saying "cus-'TOM". Tip: Keep the second syllable softer and less stressed, focusing on the first syllable for proper pronunciation: /ˈkʌs.təm/.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some may divide the word into three syllables, pronouncing it as "cus-tom". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "custom" has only two syllables, pronounced as /ˈkʌs.təm/, keeping it smooth and connected.