English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Accustomed Pronunciation
Accustomed is pronounced uh-KUH-stuhmd, IPA /əˈkəstəmd/.
uh-KUH-stuhmd
US /əˈkəstəmd/ · UK /əˈkʌstəmd/
Syllables: uh · KUH · stuhmd (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Used to something because it has happened often enough to feel normal.
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Accustomed in a Sentence
- She soon grew accustomed to the noise.
- He took his accustomed seat by the window.
- They are accustomed to working long hours.
Common Mispronunciations of Accustomed
Not a-kuh-STUHMD
Hit KUH in the middle. The opening uh is so weak it almost vanishes before the k.
Not uh-KUH-stuh-med
Three beats only. The -ed attaches as a plain d, because an m before it does not call for an extra syllable.
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