Custody has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The man was held in police custody. | |
| 2. | As for the papers, I have custody of them. | |
| 3. | He is in custody of his uncle. | |
| 4. | The police held him in custody. | |
| 5. | Her husband also wanted custody of the children. | |
| 6. | But custody of the children was a problem. | |
| 7. | Anyone taken into police custody is entitled, among other things, to a free phone call. | |
| 8. | Tom is now in police custody. | |
| 9. | Tom has been taken into protective custody. | |
| 10. | I think it's highly unlikely that Tom will get custody of the kids. |