English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Stem Pronunciation
Stem is pronounced STEM, IPA /ˈstɛm/.
STEM
US /ˈstɛm/ · UK /ˈstɛm/
Syllables: STEM (1 syllable)
noun and verb: The main upright part of a plant, or to come from a particular source.
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Stem in a Sentence
- Cut the stem at an angle before putting it in water.
- Most of the complaints stem from one change to the timetable.
- The glass has a long, thin stem.
Common Mispronunciations of Stem
Not STEEM
Clip the vowel to the e of them. Holding it gives steam, which is a common and easy slip.
Not STAM
The vowel sits higher in the mouth than a. Aim for the sound in bed rather than the one in bad.
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