How to pronounce obliged
Say it like uh-BLYJD. Obliged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLYJD).
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- uh
- BLYJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLYJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of obliged
American and British speakers say obliged in essentially the same way: /əˈblaɪdʒd/ in the US and /əˈblaɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BLYJD.
What does obliged mean?
- under a moral obligation to do something
Questions about saying obliged
How do you pronounce obliged?
Say uh-BLYJD. The American pronunciation is /əˈblaɪdʒd/. In British English it is /əˈblaɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliged?
Obliged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLYJD). Broken into parts: uh · BLYJD.
Do Americans and Brits say obliged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈblaɪdʒd/ and the British form is /əˈblaɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.