How to Pronounce Obbligato

To pronounce "obbligato", say OBBL-ig-at-o — 4 syllables, IPA /ɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obbligato”

"obbligato" has 4 syllables: obbl-ig-at-o. It rhymes with obligato, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: obligato — easy to mix up when writing.

What does obbligato mean?

noun

  1. An obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).

Words that rhyme with obbligato

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obligato

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obbligato"?▾

"Obbligato" has 4 syllables: obbl · ig · at · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "obbligato"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obbligato" is /ɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ/.

What does "obbligato" mean?▾

Obbligato: An obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).

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