stem

/stɛm/

Syllables stem

Stress STEM

Phonics Breakdown

st

/st/

consonant blend

e

/ɛ/

short e

m

/m/

consonant sound

Meaning

the main stalk of a plant; to originate from or stop

Sound Reference

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st=/st/(stop) + e=/ɛ/(bed) + m=/m/(man)

Example

The stem of the flower is long and green.