How to pronounce mobilization
Say it like moh-buh-luh-ZAY-shun. Mobilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- moh
- buh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mobilization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mobilization
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-buh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does mobilization mean?
- The act of mobilizing.“a national mobilization to fight climate change”
- The marshaling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.
- The softening of rock such that geochemical migration can take place.
Where does mobilization come from?
From French mobilization or mobilize + -ation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mobilisation
- militarization
Words that rhyme with mobilization
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Questions about saying mobilization
How do you pronounce mobilization?
Say moh-buh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊbələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌməʊbələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mobilization?
Mobilization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: moh · buh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Is mobilization 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 /ˌməʊbələˈzeɪʃən/ (moh-buh-luh-ZAY-shun).