How to pronounce systematically
Say it like sis-tuh-MAT-ih-klee. Systematically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- sis
- tuh
- MAT
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Systematically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of systematically
- 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-ih-klee.
What does systematically mean?
- in a systematic or consistent manner“they systematically excluded women”
Where does systematically come from?
From systematic + -ally.
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Words that rhyme with systematically
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Questions about saying systematically
How do you pronounce systematically?
Say sis-tuh-MAT-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in systematically?
Systematically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: sis · tuh · MAT · ih · klee.
Is systematically 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 /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/ (sis-tuh-MAT-ih-klee).