How to pronounce systemic
Say it like sih-STEM-ik. Systemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEM).
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- sih
- STEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Systemic 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.
- STEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of systemic
American and British speakers say systemic in essentially the same way: /sɪˈstɛmɪk/ in the US and /sɪˈstɛmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-STEM-ik.
What does systemic mean?
- affecting an entire system“a systemic poison”
Where does systemic come from?
From system + -ic. Doublet of systematic.
Words that rhyme with systemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of systemic.
Questions about saying systemic
How do you pronounce systemic?
Say sih-STEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈstɛmɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈstɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in systemic?
Systemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEM). Broken into parts: sih · STEM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say systemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈstɛmɪk/ and the British form is /sɪˈstɛmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.