How to Pronounce Obliged

To pronounce "obliged", say OBL-ig-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈblaɪdʒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈblaɪdʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “obliged”

"obliged" has 3 syllables: obl-ig-ed.

What does obliged mean?

verb

  1. To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

    “I am obliged to report to the police station every week.”

  2. To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

    “He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive.”

adjective

  1. Under an obligation to do something for someone.
  2. Indebted because of a favor done.

Synonyms

obligated

Related words

obligatedduty-boundboundobligatorymandatorycommittedmandatedcompulsory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "obliged"?▾

"Obliged" has 3 syllables: obl · ig · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "obliged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "obliged" is /əˈblaɪdʒd/.

What does "obliged" mean?▾

Obliged: To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

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