How to pronounce customs
noun The airport or border service that checks goods entering a country.
Written sound guide
KUStuhmz
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give KUS the strongest beat
End with voiced z after m. The first vowel is the one in cup.
01KUSStrongest beat
02tuhmzLighter beat
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“We went through customs after collecting our bags.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say customs slowly. Give KUS the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with customs.
What should I check?
End with voiced z after m. The first vowel is the one in cup. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
