To pronounce "establishment", say EST-abl-ishm-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
establishment
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/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
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"establishment" has 4 syllables: est-abl-ishm-ent. It rhymes with disestablishment, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.”
“The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Establishment" has 4 syllables: est · abl · ishm · ent.
The IPA transcription of "establishment" is /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/.
Establishment: The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
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