How to Pronounce Demobilize

To pronounce "demobilize", say DEM-ob-il-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “demobilize”

"demobilize" has 5 syllables: dem-ob-il-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does demobilize mean?

verb

  1. To release someone from military duty, especially after a war.
  2. To disband troops, or remove them from a war footing.

Words that rhyme with demobilize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

demobreleasedismissdissolvedisbanddisarmdemobilisedemilitarize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demobilize"?▾

"Demobilize" has 5 syllables: dem · ob · il · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "demobilize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "demobilize" is /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/.

What does "demobilize" mean?▾

Demobilize: To release someone from military duty, especially after a war.

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