How to pronounce substems
Say it like SUHB-stemz. Substems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce substems. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHB
- stemz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substems 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.
- stemzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of substems
American and British speakers say substems in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbstɛmz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbstɛmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-stemz.
What does substems mean?
- plural of substem How to pronounce substem
Questions about saying substems
How do you pronounce substems?
Say SUHB-stemz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbstɛmz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbstɛmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substems?
Substems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · stemz.
Do Americans and Brits say substems the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbstɛmz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbstɛmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.