How to pronounce immobilized
Say it like im-OH-buh-lyzd. Immobilized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- im
- OH
- buh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immobilized 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of immobilized
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-OH-buh-lyzd.
What does immobilized mean?
- simple past and past participle of immobilize How to pronounce immobilize
- Subject to immobilization.
Questions about saying immobilized
How do you pronounce immobilized?
Say im-OH-buh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈməʊbəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immobilized?
Immobilized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: im · OH · buh · lyzd.
Is immobilized 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 /ˌɪˈməʊbəˌlaɪzd/ (im-OH-buh-lyzd).