How to pronounce electrostatic
Say it like il-ek-troh-STAT-ik. Electrostatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAT).
- il
- ek
- troh
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrostatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of electrostatic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: il-ek-troh-STAT-ik.
What does electrostatic mean?
- of, relating to, or produced by electrostatics or static electricity
Where does electrostatic come from?
From electro- + static.
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Questions about saying electrostatic
How do you pronounce electrostatic?
Say il-ek-troh-STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrostatic?
Electrostatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAT). Broken into parts: il · ek · troh · STAT · ik.
Is electrostatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊˈstætɪk/ (il-ek-troh-STAT-ik).