How to Pronounce Obligated

To pronounce "obligated", say OBL-ig-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

OBL-ig-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “obligated”

"obligated" has 4 syllables: obl-ig-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does obligated mean?

verb

  1. To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.
  2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.

adjective

  1. Committed
  2. Having an obligation; obliged

Synonyms

obliged

Words that rhyme with obligated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

obligedboundbeholdenduty-boundindebtedrequiredsupposedconstrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obligated"?▾

"Obligated" has 4 syllables: obl · ig · at · ed.

What does "obligated" mean?▾

Obligated: To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.

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