How to Pronounce Stem

To pronounce "stem", say STEM — one syllable, IPA /stɛm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/stɛm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stem”

"stem" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mayhem and condemn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: stemm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does stem mean?

noun

  1. The stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors.
  2. A branch of a family.

verb

  1. To remove the stem from.

    “to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves”

  2. To be caused or derived; to originate.

    “The current crisis stems from the short-sighted politics of the previous government.”

Synonyms

tailvirgulaarisedue to

Words that rhyme with stem

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mayhemcondemndiademgemfemmeclemremlemchemdjembegemmeem

Related words

radicalstaunchbasethemeforestanchhaltshank

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stem"?▾

"Stem" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stem"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stem" is /stɛm/.

What does "stem" mean?▾

Stem: The stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors.

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