How to pronounce obligates
Say it like AH-bluh-gayts. Obligates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑbləˌɡeɪts/AH-bluh-gayts
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- AH
- bluh
- gayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obligates 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.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does obligates mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of obligate How to pronounce obligate
Questions about saying obligates
How do you pronounce obligates?
Say AH-bluh-gayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbləˌɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obligates?
Obligates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · bluh · gayts.