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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sys
  • 6 letters
Syllables
sys-tem: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SYS-tem.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪstəm/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as sys-tem.

Words that rhyme with system

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide system into syllables?

system divides as sys-tem. sys-tem: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in system?

System has 2 syllables (sys-tem).

Which syllable is stressed in system?

The stressed syllable in system is sys. The 1st syllable is stressed: SYS-tem.

How do you pronounce system?

/ˈsɪstəm/ in American English.