How to pronounce static
Say it like STAT-ik. Static has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstætɪk/STAT-ik
UK British/ˈstætɪk/STAT-ik
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Static pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 static
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STAT-ik.
What does static mean?
adjective
- not in physical motion“the inertia of an object at rest”
- concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity“an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity”
- showing little if any change“a static population”
- a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
- angry criticism“they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with static
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of static.
Questions about saying static
How do you pronounce static?
Say STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /ˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in static?
Static has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAT). Broken into parts: STAT · ik.
Is static pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈstætɪk/ (STAT-ik).