How to pronounce "état" in English
tæt
TAT
Primary stress: TAT
Hear native speakers say état in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “état”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
TAT
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "état" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "état" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "état" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "état" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "état is" sounds like "état-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "état" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“coup d'état in the midst of a long and difficult war.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“And it was a coup d'état, a parliamentary coup d'état.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“planning a coup d'état in my own place.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“accusing Petro of staging a coup d'état.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“attempted a coup d'état trying to establish a tyranny in Athens, just as his father-in-law had”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Montesquieu-- "L'état c'est moi," I am the state.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
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coup d'état in the midst of a long and difficult war.
Hear it in context: “état”
155 clipsThe English word “état” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tæt (phonetic respelling: TAT). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (TAT), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “état” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 155 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “état” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @29:57
“oligarchic episodes. The first resulted from a a coup d'état in the midst of a long and difficult war. The government of that oligarchy lasted just four months. war. The government of that”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @4:58
“and was essentially a loser to begin with. And it was a coup d'état, a parliamentary coup d'état. The temporary or provisional government”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @4:19
“indignation, because I think I'll be planning a coup d'état in my own place. Buy a bed”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @2:50
“And all of this now has led to the president-elect accusing Petro of staging a coup d'état. But it does take a lot more than refusing to recognize someone's victory. As far as you're concerned, is there refusing to recognize someone's victory. As far as you're concerned, is there”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #5 · @68:04
“shot of extraordinary character named, Cylon, attempted a coup d'état trying to establish a tyranny in Athens, just as his father-in-law had establish a tyranny in Athens, just as his father-in-law had”
Definition & Meaning: “état”
- Cheap and vulgar tastelessness; sleaze.
- Cheap, tasteless, useless goods; trinkets.
- To make (something by) tatting.
Example Sentences (3)
- “tourist tat”
- “coup d'état in the midst of a long and difficult war. The government of that oligarchy lasted just four months.”
- “And it was a coup d'état, a parliamentary coup d'état.”
Pronounce: “état”
- Pronunciation:
- TAT
- Syllables:
- TAT
- Primary stress:
- TAT
- IPA:
- tæt
- Hear it in context
- état
Words that Rhyme with “état”
-ætWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"état" (⁄tæt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "état" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about état
How do you pronounce “état”?
“état” is pronounced ⁄tæt⁄ (TAT). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “état”?
The primary stress in “état” is on “TAT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “état” mean?
Cheap and vulgar tastelessness; sleaze.
How can I hear “état” used in real sentences?
This page has 155 real-world video examples of “état” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “état”?
Single-syllable words like "état" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "état" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.