How to Pronounce "in a state"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsteɪt
IN-uh-STAYT
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stˈeɪt
IN-uh-STAYT
Definition
Used to describe someone who is upset, anxious, or highly emotional, often in a way that's obvious to others. It can also refer more generally to someone being in a particular mental or emotional condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsteɪt
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-STAYT
UK
IN-uh-STAYT
Listen in Context
She was in a state after losing her keys.
After the accident, he was in a state for hours.
The children were in a state when the power went out.
Calm down, you’re in a state over nothing.