How to pronounce disestablish
Say it like dih-sih-STAB-lish. Disestablish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAB).
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- dih
- sih
- STAB
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disestablish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disestablish
American and British speakers say disestablish in essentially the same way: /dɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ/ in the US and /dɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-sih-STAB-lish.
What does disestablish mean?
- To deprive (an established church, military squadron, operations base, etc.) of its official status.
- To abolish (an existing position of employment).
Where does disestablish come from?
From dis- + establish.
Words that rhyme with disestablish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disestablish.
Questions about saying disestablish
How do you pronounce disestablish?
Say dih-sih-STAB-lish. The American pronunciation is /dɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ/. In British English it is /dɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disestablish?
Disestablish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAB). Broken into parts: dih · sih · STAB · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say disestablish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ/ and the British form is /dɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.