How to pronounce established
Say it like ih-STAB-lisht. Established has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAB).
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- ih
- STAB
- lisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Established pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep 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.
- lishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of established
American and British speakers say established in essentially the same way: /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ in the US and /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-STAB-lisht.
What does established mean?
- brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established“the established social order”“distrust the constituted authority”
- settled securely and unconditionally“that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact”
- conforming with accepted standards“a conventional view of the world”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying established
How do you pronounce established?
Say ih-STAB-lisht. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/. In British English it is /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in established?
Established has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAB). Broken into parts: ih · STAB · lisht.
Do Americans and Brits say established the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ and the British form is /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.