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How to pronounce stabilize

stabilize
/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Stabilize, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

The authorities managed to stabilize the currency.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce stabilize?

Stabilize is pronounced /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in stabilize?

Stabilize has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in stabilize?

The first syllable: /ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/.

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