How to pronounce establishing
Say it like ih-STAB-lih-shing. Establishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAB).
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- ih
- STAB
- lih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Establishing 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of establishing
American and British speakers say establishing in essentially the same way: /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-STAB-lih-shing.
What does establishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of establish How to pronounce establish
- The act by which something is established; establishment.
Questions about saying establishing
How do you pronounce establishing?
Say ih-STAB-lih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in establishing?
Establishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAB). Broken into parts: ih · STAB · lih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say establishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.