How to Pronounce "electrostatic"
word
ˌɪˌɫɛktɹoʊˈstætɪk
ih-LEK-troh-STAH-tik
ɪlˌɛktɹəʊstˈætɪk
ih-LEK-troh-STAT-ik
Definition
Related to electric charges that are not moving, but are staying still on the surface of objects. Often used when talking about static electricity or the forces between non-moving electric charges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˌɫɛktɹoʊˈstætɪk
British English
ɪlˌɛktɹəʊstˈætɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LEK-troh-STAH-tik
UK
ih-LEK-troh-STAT-ik
Listen in Context
A balloon can stick to the wall because of electrostatic forces.
The electrostatic charge can cause a small shock.
Dust often sticks to screens because of electrostatic attraction.
If your hair stands up after taking off your hat, that's an electrostatic effect.