How to pronounce systolic
Say it like sih-STAW-lik. Systolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAW).
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- sih
- STAW
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Systolic 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.
- STAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of systolic
American and British speakers say systolic in essentially the same way: /sɪˈstɔlɪk/ in the US and /sɪˈstɔːlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-STAW-lik.
What does systolic mean?
- Pertaining to a systole or heart contraction
- Relating to a systolic array“a systolic compiler”
- Relating to the mathematical concept of a systole
Where does systolic come from?
From systole + -ic.
Words that rhyme with systolic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of systolic.
Questions about saying systolic
How do you pronounce systolic?
Say sih-STAW-lik. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈstɔlɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈstɔːlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in systolic?
Systolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAW). Broken into parts: sih · STAW · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say systolic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈstɔlɪk/ and the British form is /sɪˈstɔːlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.