How to pronounce systema
Say it like sih-STAY-muh. Systema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- sih
- STAY
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Systema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of systema
American and British speakers say systema in essentially the same way: /sɪˈsteɪmə/ in the US and /sɪˈsteɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-STAY-muh.
What does systema mean?
- A Russian martial art, first appearing in the 1990s, involving a wide variety of fighting styles, including hand-to-hand combat, grappling, knife-fighting and firearms (with the specific elements usually dictated by the individual school).
Questions about saying systema
How do you pronounce systema?
Say sih-STAY-muh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈsteɪmə/. In British English it is /sɪˈsteɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in systema?
Systema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: sih · STAY · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say systema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈsteɪmə/ and the British form is /sɪˈsteɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.