How to pronounce reestablish
Say it like ree-ih-STAB-lish. Reestablish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAB).
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- ree
- ih
- STAB
- lish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reestablish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- lishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reestablish
American and British speakers say reestablish in essentially the same way: /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/ in the US and /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ih-STAB-lish.
What does reestablish mean?
- To establish again.
- To restore to a previously operational state.
Where does reestablish come from?
From re- + establish.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying reestablish
How do you pronounce reestablish?
Say ree-ih-STAB-lish. The American pronunciation is /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/. In British English it is /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reestablish?
Reestablish has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAB). Broken into parts: ree · ih · STAB · lish.
Do Americans and Brits say reestablish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/ and the British form is /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.