How Many Syllables In Customs?
2syllables
Customs has 2 syllables, cus-toms. It is a disyllabic word.
customs
/ˈkʌs.təmz/ UK /ˈkʌs.təmz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kʌs.təmz/
Division By Letters
cus-toms
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Customs
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 | mz | CVCC | closed |
Why Customs 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 customs?
Customs has 2 syllables, cus-toms. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌs.təmz/.
Which syllable is stressed in customs?
The first syllable, cus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of customs?
Customs has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide customs into syllables?
By sound, kʌs.təmz. By letters, as a spelling guide, cus-toms.