How to pronounce destabilize
Say it like dih-STAY-buh-lyze. Destabilize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- dih
- STAY
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destabilize 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 destabilize
American and British speakers say destabilize in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-STAY-bih-lyze.
What does destabilize mean?
- To make something unstable.
- To become unstable.
Where does destabilize come from?
From de- + stabilize.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying destabilize
How do you pronounce destabilize?
Say dih-STAY-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destabilize?
Destabilize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: dih · STAY · buh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say destabilize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.