How many syllables in "oblige"?

"oblige" has 2 lettergrepen (o - blige).

How to divide "oblige"?

"oblige" divides into 2 parts: o · blige.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"oblige": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·blige

Hoofdklemtoon

o-BLIGE(o · blige)○ ●

Stress in "oblige" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈblaɪdʒ⁄

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IPAəˈblaɪdʒ

Lettergrepeno·blige

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How many syllables in "oblige"?: "oblige" has 2 lettergrepen (o - blige).
How to divide "oblige"?: "oblige" divides into 2 parts: o · blige.
Where is the stress in "oblige"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "oblige"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... blige) and listen on SayItVid.