How to Pronounce "costume"
word
/ˈkɑstum/
KAH-stoom
/kˈɒstjuːm/
KOS-tyoom
Definition
A costume is a set of clothes worn to look like a particular character, animal, or type of person, especially for a party, play, or film. It can also mean the special clothing worn in a performance or from a particular historical period.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑstum/
British English
/kˈɒstjuːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-stoom
UK
KOS-tyoom
Listen in Context
She wore a witch costume to the party.
His pirate costume was very funny.
The actors changed costumes before the next scene.
I still haven't picked a costume for Halloween.