custom

/ˈkʌstəm/

Syllables cus·tom

Stress CUS-tom

Phonics Breakdown

cus

/kʌs/

short u

tom

/təm/

schwa

Meaning

a traditional way of behaving or doing something

Sound Reference

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cus=/kʌs/ (cut) + tom=/təm/ (bottom)

Example

It is a local custom to shake hands when meeting.