To pronounce "establish", say est-ABL-ish — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈstæbɫɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪˈstæbɫɪʃ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ɪstˈæblɪʃ/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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To pronounce "establish", say est-ABL-ish — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈstæbɫɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Establish" has 3 syllables: est · abl · ish.
The IPA transcription of "establish" is /ɪˈstæbɫɪʃ/.
Establish: To make stable or firm; to confirm.
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