How to pronounce immobilize
Say it like im-OH-buh-lyze. Immobilize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- im
- OH
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immobilize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OHSay 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 immobilize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-OH-buh-lyze.
What does immobilize mean?
- To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.“It is best to immobilize the injury until a doctor can examine it.”
- To render incapable of action.
- To modify a surface such that things will not stick to it
Where does immobilize come from?
From French immobiliser, equivalent to immobile + -ize.
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Questions about saying immobilize
How do you pronounce immobilize?
Say im-OH-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈməʊbəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immobilize?
Immobilize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: im · OH · buh · lyze.
Is immobilize 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 /ˌɪˈməʊbəˌlaɪz/ (im-OH-buh-lyze).