How to pronounce abligation
Say it like ah-bluh-GAY-shun. Abligation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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US American/ɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/ah-bluh-GAY-shun
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- ah
- bluh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abligation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does abligation mean?
noun
- The suturing or tying up of a body part.
Where does abligation come from?
From abligate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with abligation
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Words that sound like abligation
Questions about saying abligation
How do you pronounce abligation?
Say ah-bluh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abligation?
Abligation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: ah · bluh · GAY · shun.
What words sound the same as abligation?
Abligation sounds the same as obligation in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.