How to pronounce estate
Say it like ih-STAYT. Estate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT).
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- ih
- STAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estate 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.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of estate
American and British speakers say estate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈsteɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈsteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-STAYT.
What does estate mean?
- everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
- extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use“the family owned a large estate on Long Island”
- a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights
Where does estate come from?
From Middle English estat, from Anglo-Norman estat and Old French estat (French: état), from Latin status.
Words that rhyme with estate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of estate.
Questions about saying estate
How do you pronounce estate?
Say ih-STAYT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈsteɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estate?
Estate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYT). Broken into parts: ih · STAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say estate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈsteɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈsteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.