How to pronounce obliges
Say it like uh-BLY-jiz. Obliges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLY).
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- uh
- BLY
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliges 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.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of obliges
American and British speakers say obliges in essentially the same way: /əˈblaɪdʒɪz/ in the US and /əˈblaɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BLY-jiz.
What does obliges mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of oblige How to pronounce oblige
Questions about saying obliges
How do you pronounce obliges?
Say uh-BLY-jiz. The American pronunciation is /əˈblaɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /əˈblaɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliges?
Obliges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLY). Broken into parts: uh · BLY · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say obliges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈblaɪdʒɪz/ and the British form is /əˈblaɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.