How to pronounce mobilize
Say it like MOH-buh-lyze. Mobilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mobilize 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.
- 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 mobilize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-bih-lyze.
What does mobilize mean?
- To make something mobile.
- To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.
- To get ready for war.
Where does mobilize come from?
From French mobilizer.
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Questions about saying mobilize
How do you pronounce mobilize?
Say MOH-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mobilize?
Mobilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · buh · lyze.
Is mobilize 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).