How to Pronounce Stemmed

To pronounce "stemmed", say STEMM-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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STEMM-ed

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"stemmed" has 2 syllables: stemm-ed. It rhymes with condemned and fremd, if that helps it stick.

verb

To remove the stem from.
“to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves”
To be caused or derived; to originate.
“The current crisis stems from the short-sighted politics of the previous government.”

verb

To stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood).
“to stem a tide”
To move the feet apart and point the tips of the skis inward in order to slow down the speed or to facilitate a turn.

adjective

Having a stem.
“The long-stemmed roses didn't fit in the short vase because the stems were too long.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "stemmed"?▾

"Stemmed" has 2 syllables: stemm · ed.

What does "stemmed" mean?▾

Stemmed: To remove the stem from.

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