How to Pronounce "state of the art"
expression
STAYT-uhv-thuh-ART
STAYT-ov-thuh-AHT
Definition
Describes something that uses the latest and most advanced technology or methods available at a given time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑɹt
British English
stˈeɪt/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAYT-uhv-thuh-ART
UK
STAYT-ov-thuh-AHT
Listen in Context
Our hospital has state-of-the-art equipment.
She bought a state-of-the-art phone.
This museum is state-of-the-art.
They just opened a state-of-the-art gym downtown.