How to pronounce obliger
Say it like uh-BLY-jer. Obliger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLY).
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- uh
- BLY
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliger 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.
- BLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of obliger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BLY-juh.
What does obliger mean?
- One who, or that which, obliges.
Where does obliger come from?
From oblige + -er.
Questions about saying obliger
How do you pronounce obliger?
Say uh-BLY-jer. The American pronunciation is /əˈblaɪdʒər/. In British English it is /əˈblaɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliger?
Obliger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLY). Broken into parts: uh · BLY · jer.
Is obliger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈblaɪdʒə/ (uh-BLY-juh).