How to pronounce stabilizer
Say it like STAY-buh-ly-zer. Stabilizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- buh
- ly
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stabilizer 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stabilizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAY-buh-ly-zuh.
What does stabilizer mean?
- Any substance added to something in order to stabilize it, as for example a fuel additive that prolongs the shelf life of petrol.
- An additional wheel on a bicycle to keep it upright to assist a learner.
- A gyroscopically controlled fin or similar device that prevents the excess rolling of a ship in rough seas.
Where does stabilizer come from?
From stabilize + -er.
Questions about saying stabilizer
How do you pronounce stabilizer?
Say STAY-buh-ly-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪbəlaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪbəlaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stabilizer?
Stabilizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · buh · ly · zer.
Is stabilizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsteɪbəlaɪzə/ (STAY-buh-ly-zuh).