How to Pronounce Stative

To pronounce "stative", say STAT-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsteɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsteɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stative”

"stative" has 3 syllables: stat-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.

What does stative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A construct asserting that a subject has a particular property.

adjective

  1. (grammar) Asserting that a subject has a particular property.
  2. Of or relating to a fixed camp, or military posts or quarters.

Synonyms

descriptive

Antonyms

dynamic

Words that rhyme with stative

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

innovativeappreciativecreativeauthoritativecooperativemeditativemanipulativeimitativefacultativenativedeliberativecommemorative

Related words

stateablestatableassertibleassertablenominativeasseverativefactivedynamic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stative"?▾

"Stative" has 3 syllables: stat · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stative" is /ˈsteɪtɪv/.

What does "stative" mean?▾

Stative: (grammar) A construct asserting that a subject has a particular property.

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