How to pronounce stems
Say it like STEMZ. Stems is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STEMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stems pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of stems
American and British speakers say stems in essentially the same way: /stɛmz/ in the US and /stɛmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEMZ.
What does stems mean?
- plural of stem How to pronounce stem
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stem How to pronounce stem
Questions about saying stems
How do you pronounce stems?
Say STEMZ. The American pronunciation is /stɛmz/. In British English it is /stɛmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stems?
Stems is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STEMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say stems the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɛmz/ and the British form is /stɛmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.