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/ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/
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"estimate" has 3 syllables: estimate.
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"Estimate" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.
"Estimate" has 3 syllables.
The IPA transcription of "estimate" is /ˈɛstəˌmeɪt/.
Estimate: A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
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