How to pronounce systematic
Say it like sis-tuh-MAT-ik. Systematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- sis
- tuh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Systematic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of systematic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sis-tuh-MAT-ik.
What does systematic mean?
- characterized by order and planning“the investigation was very systematic”“a systematic administrator”
- of or relating to taxonomy“taxonomic relations”“a taxonomic designation”
Words that rhyme with systematic
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Questions about saying systematic
How do you pronounce systematic?
Say sis-tuh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in systematic?
Systematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: sis · tuh · MAT · ik.
Is systematic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/ (sis-tuh-MAT-ik).