How to Pronounce Isostasy

To pronounce "isostasy", say IS-ost-asy — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌɪˈsɒstəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ʌɪˈsɒstəsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “isostasy”

"isostasy" has 3 syllables: is-ost-asy.

What does isostasy mean?

noun

  1. The state of balance or pressure equilibrium thought to exist within the Earth's crust, whereby the upper lithosphere floats on denser magma beneath.

Related words

flexuralgeostrophyisochoreisobathythermisodensityisobaseisoseismalisothermal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "isostasy"?▾

"Isostasy" has 3 syllables: is · ost · asy.

What is the IPA transcription of "isostasy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "isostasy" is /ʌɪˈsɒstəsi/.

What does "isostasy" mean?▾

Isostasy: The state of balance or pressure equilibrium thought to exist within the Earth's crust, whereby the upper lithosphere floats on denser magma beneath.

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