How to pronounce stabilize
Say it like STAY-buh-lyze. Stabilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stabilize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 stabilize
American and British speakers say stabilize in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-bih-lyze.
What does stabilize mean?
- To make stable.“Jody stabilized the table by putting a book under the short leg.”
- To become stable.“The country will stabilize after the next election ends.”
Where does stabilize come from?
From stable + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- stabilise
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying stabilize
How do you pronounce stabilize?
Say STAY-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stabilize?
Stabilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · buh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say stabilize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.