To pronounce "destabilizing", say DEST-ab-il-iz-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
destabilizing
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"destabilizing" has 5 syllables: dest-ab-il-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.
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"Destabilizing" has 5 syllables: dest · ab · il · iz · ing.
Destabilizing: To make something unstable.
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