How to pronounce demobilize
Say it like dih-MOH-buh-lyze. Demobilize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- dih
- MOH
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demobilize 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demobilize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dee-MOH-bih-lyze.
What does demobilize mean?
- To release someone from military duty, especially after a war.
- To disband troops, or remove them from a war footing.
Where does demobilize come from?
From de- + mobilize.
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Questions about saying demobilize
How do you pronounce demobilize?
Say dih-MOH-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demobilize?
Demobilize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: dih · MOH · buh · lyze.
Is demobilize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ (dee-MOH-bih-lyze).