How to pronounce obligingly
Say it like uh-BLY-jing-lee. Obligingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLY).
- uh
- BLY
- jing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obligingly 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obligingly
American and British speakers say obligingly in essentially the same way: /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/ in the US and /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BLY-jing-lee.
What does obligingly mean?
- In an obliging manner; so as to oblige another; as a favour to another.
Where does obligingly come from?
From obliging + -ly.
Questions about saying obligingly
How do you pronounce obligingly?
Say uh-BLY-jing-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/. In British English it is /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obligingly?
Obligingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLY). Broken into parts: uh · BLY · jing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say obligingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/ and the British form is /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.