How to pronounce obligable
Say it like AH-blih-guh-bul. Obligable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- blih
- guh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obligable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- blihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obligable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-lih-guh-bul.
What does obligable mean?
- Acknowledging, or complying with, obligation; trustworthy.
- Such that a person is obliged to do it; mandatory.
Where does obligable come from?
From oblige + -able.
Questions about saying obligable
How do you pronounce obligable?
Say AH-blih-guh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑblɪɡəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɒblɪɡəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obligable?
Obligable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · blih · guh · bul.
Is obligable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒblɪɡəbəl/ (OB-lih-guh-bul).