state
STAYT
stayt
/ˈsteɪt/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “state” is spelled “stayt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | s | t | ay | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /s/ | /t/ | /eɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “state” with
5 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“stayt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “state”
waitgreatlatehatedatestraighteightappreciateweightate
“state” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “state”?
“state” is pronounced STAYT — IPA /ˈsteɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “stayt”.
How many syllables are in “state”?
“state” has 1 syllable: STAYT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).