How to Pronounce "immobilize"
word
ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌɫaɪz
ih-MOH-buh-lyze
ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz
ih-MOH-bih-lyze
Definition
To make something or someone unable to move or take action, often by holding, restraining, or fixing them in place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈmoʊbəˌɫaɪz
British English
ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-MOH-buh-lyze
UK
ih-MOH-bih-lyze
Listen in Context
The doctor tried to immobilize her leg after the accident.
Please immobilize the equipment before cleaning it.
Rescue workers needed to immobilize the injured climber.
A cast was used to immobilize his broken arm, so it could heal properly.