How to pronounce systole
Say it like SIS-tuh-lee. Systole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Systole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of systole
American and British speakers say systole in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪstəli/ in the US and /ˈsɪstəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-tuh-lee.
What does systole mean?
- The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.
- A shortening of a naturally long vowel.
- The shortest noncontractible loop on a compact metric space.
Questions about saying systole
How do you pronounce systole?
Say SIS-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstəli/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in systole?
Systole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say systole the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪstəli/ and the British form is /ˈsɪstəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.