How to Pronounce Static

To pronounce "static", say STAT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstæt.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈstæt.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “static”

"static" has 2 syllables: stat-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.

What does static mean?

noun

  1. Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.
  2. (by extension) Interference or obstruction from people.

adjective

  1. Unchanging; that cannot or does not change.
  2. Immobile; fixed in place; having no motion.

Synonyms

stablestill

Antonyms

dynamickineticmobilemoving

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Words that rhyme with static

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enigmaticpragmaticerraticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocraticproblematic

Related words

unchangingunchangeablenonmovingstillunmovingmotionlessinactiveadynamic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "static"?▾

"Static" has 2 syllables: stat · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "static"?▾

The IPA transcription of "static" is /ˈstæt.ɪk/.

What does "static" mean?▾

Static: Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.

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