Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

state-of-the-art

/stˌeɪtəvðɪˈɑɹt/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.16 in modern English

Syllables: state-of-the-art
IPA: /stˌeɪtəvðɪˈɑɹt/

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of state of the art.

noun

Alternative form of state of the art.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A basic hands-on kit that introduces you to good soldering techniques while working on state-of-the-art printed circuit board circuits. You will learn the basics of digital multimeters and circuit troubleshooting."
"Announcing the deal on December 9, Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps said: "Today's announcement places Britain firmly at the forefront of the high-speed rail revolution, with these state-of-the-art trains serving communities right across the country from London to Glasgow.""
"Martin said that the National Park Service invested in “a state-of-the-art ozone nanobubbler filtration system” that is intended to keep algae out."

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

more state-of-the-art (comparative) most state-of-the-art (superlative)

Rhymes With

part start heart art smart apart chart hart cart mart restart depart

Questions

How do you pronounce state-of-the-art?: The recorded pronunciation is /stˌeɪtəvðɪˈɑɹt/.
What does state-of-the-art mean?: Alternative form of state of the art.

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