How to Pronounce "customary"
word
/ˈkəstəˌmɛɹi/
KUH-stuh-mair-ee
/kˈʌstəməɹi/
KUH-stuh-muh-ree
Definition
Describes something that is usual or commonly done in a particular situation, often because of tradition or habit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkəstəˌmɛɹi/
British English
/kˈʌstəməɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-stuh-mair-ee
UK
KUH-stuh-muh-ree
Listen in Context
It is customary to shake hands when meeting someone new.
Eating rice for breakfast is customary in some countries.
It is customary to remove your shoes before entering the house.
Wearing black to a funeral is customary in many cultures.