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How to pronounce systematic

systematic
/sɪstəˈmætɪk/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Systematic, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

Tom's systematic problem-solving skills stood him in good stead for promotion to branch manager.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce systematic?

Systematic is pronounced /sɪstəˈmætɪk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in systematic?

Systematic has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in systematic?

The third syllable: /sɪstəˈmætɪk/.

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