systema

Questions

How do you pronounce systema?

The recorded pronunciation is /sɪsˈteɪmə/.

What does systema mean?

A Russian martial art, first appearing in the 1990s, involving a wide variety of fighting styles, including hand-to-hand combat, grappling, knife-fighting and firearms (with the specific elements usually dictated by the individual school).

Where does systema come from?

Borrowed from Russian систе́ма (sistéma), with spelling likely influenced by system. Doublet of system.

How to pronounce systema

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “systema”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/sɪsˈteɪmə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “systema”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “systema” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.