English pronunciation
How to pronounce “state”
Phonetic spelling
STAYT
IPA /ˈsteɪt/
Syllable stress
stayt
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “state”?
s t a t e
“state” is spelled S-T-A-T-E. It is pronounced STAYT, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
What is the capital of the state of California?
Please state your name and reason for visiting.