How to pronounce immobile
Say it like ih-MOH-bul. Immobile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- ih
- MOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immobile 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immobile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-MOH-byle.
What does immobile mean?
- Fixed, not movable.
- One who does not or cannot move (e.g. to travel or live elsewhere).
Where does immobile come from?
From Old French immobile, from Latin immōbilis, equivalent to im- + mobile.
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Questions about saying immobile
How do you pronounce immobile?
Say ih-MOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmoʊbəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈməʊbaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immobile?
Immobile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: ih · MOH · bul.
Is immobile 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 /ɪˈməʊbaɪl/ (ih-MOH-byle).