How to pronounce mobilise
Say it like MOH-bih-lyze. Mobilise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- bih
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mobilise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mobilise
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-bih-lyze.
What does mobilise mean?
- To make something mobile.
- To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.
- To become made ready for war.
Where does mobilise come from?
From French mobilizer.
Questions about saying mobilise
How do you pronounce mobilise?
Say MOH-bih-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mobilise?
Mobilise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · bih · lyze.
Is mobilise 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 /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ (MOH-bih-lyze).