How to Pronounce "destabilize"
word
dɪˈsteɪbəˌɫaɪz
di-STAY-buh-lyze
diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz
dee-STAY-bih-lyze
Definition
To make something unstable or less secure, often by causing it to lose balance or order. Commonly used with governments, organizations, or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈsteɪbəˌɫaɪz
British English
diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-STAY-buh-lyze
UK
dee-STAY-bih-lyze
Listen in Context
They tried to destabilize the new government.
Fake news can destabilize a society.
Economic problems can destabilize the region.
Cyber attacks have the power to destabilize entire nations these days.