How to pronounce obligations
Say it like ah-bluh-GAY-shunz. Obligations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- ah
- bluh
- GAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obligations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obligations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-lih-GAY-shunz.
What does obligations mean?
- plural of obligation How to pronounce obligation
Words that rhyme with obligations
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Questions about saying obligations
How do you pronounce obligations?
Say ah-bluh-GAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obligations?
Obligations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: ah · bluh · GAY · shunz.
Is obligations 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 /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənz/ (ob-lih-GAY-shunz).