How to Pronounce Stasis

To pronounce "stasis", say STAS-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsteɪsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsteɪsɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stasis”

"stasis" has 2 syllables: stas-is. It rhymes with basis and homeostasis, if that helps it stick.

What does stasis mean?

noun

  1. A slackening or arrest of the blood current, due not to a lessening of the heart’s beat, but to some abnormal resistance of the capillary walls.
  2. Inactivity; a freezing, or state of motionlessness.

    “His company was sized for growth, not stasis.”

Synonyms

stabilitystaticity

Antonyms

fluxmovement

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Words that rhyme with stasis

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basishomeostasiscaseousaceousairbases

Related words

paralysislogjamimpassestagnationstandstillgridlockdeadlockstalemate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stasis"?▾

"Stasis" has 2 syllables: stas · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "stasis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stasis" is /ˈsteɪsɪs/.

What does "stasis" mean?▾

Stasis: A slackening or arrest of the blood current, due not to a lessening of the heart’s beat, but to some abnormal resistance of the capillary walls.

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