How to Pronounce Destabilize

To pronounce "destabilize", say DEST-ab-il-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “destabilize”

"destabilize" has 5 syllables: dest-ab-il-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does destabilize mean?

verb

  1. To make something unstable.
  2. To become unstable.

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Words that rhyme with destabilize

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

destabilisedisruptdamagedeflectdestroydisturbunsettleoverthrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "destabilize"?▾

"Destabilize" has 5 syllables: dest · ab · il · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "destabilize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "destabilize" is /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/.

What does "destabilize" mean?▾

Destabilize: To make something unstable.

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