How to pronounce obligor
Say it like OB-lih-gaw. Obligor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB).
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- OB
- lih
- gaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obligor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of obligor
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OB-lih-gaw.
What does obligor mean?
- The party bearing a legal obligation to another party (the obligee).
Where does obligor come from?
From oblige + -or.
Questions about saying obligor
How do you pronounce obligor?
Say OB-lih-gaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑblɪɡɔ/. In British English it is /ˈɒblɪɡɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obligor?
Obligor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OB). Broken into parts: OB · lih · gaw.
Is obligor 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 /ˈɒblɪɡɔː/ (OB-lih-gaw).