How to pronounce obligating
Say it like AH-bluh-gay-ting. Obligating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- bluh
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obligating 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.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obligating
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OB-luh-gay-ting.
What does obligating mean?
- present participle and gerund of obligate How to pronounce obligate
Questions about saying obligating
How do you pronounce obligating?
Say AH-bluh-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbləˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɒbləˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obligating?
Obligating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · bluh · gay · ting.
Is obligating 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 /ˈɒbləˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (OB-luh-gay-ting).