How to pronounce substem
Say it like SUHB-stem. Substem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsʌbstɛm/SUHB-stem
UK British/ˈsʌbstɛm/SUHB-stem
- SUHB
- stem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of substem
American and British speakers say substem in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbstɛm/ in the US and /ˈsʌbstɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-stem.
What does substem mean?
noun
- One of several plant stems splitting off from a main stem.
- Part of a stem.
Where does substem come from?
From sub- + stem.
Questions about saying substem
How do you pronounce substem?
Say SUHB-stem. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbstɛm/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substem?
Substem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stem.
Do Americans and Brits say substem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbstɛm/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbstɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.