How to Pronounce "custody"
word
/ˈkəstədi/
KUH-stuh-dee
/kˈʌstədi/
KUH-stuh-dee
Definition
Custody is the legal care, control, or responsibility for a child or another person. It can also mean being held by the police or authorities.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkəstədi/
British English
/kˈʌstədi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-stuh-dee
UK
KUH-stuh-dee
Listen in Context
The mother has custody of the two children.
The suspect is now in police custody.
The court gave the father full custody.
They're still arguing over custody, even after the divorce was finalized.