How to Pronounce Obligations

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

OBL-ig-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “obligations”

"obligations" has 4 syllables: obl-ig-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does obligations mean?

noun

  1. The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
  2. A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

Synonyms

dutycommitment

Antonyms

right

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Words that rhyme with obligations

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ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsallegationsprivationsrelations

Related words

dutyresponsibilityaccountabilitiesaccountabilityappointmentsbondbondsburdens

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obligations"?▾

"Obligations" has 4 syllables: obl · ig · at · ions.

What does "obligations" mean?▾

Obligations: The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

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