How many syllables in "obliged"?

"obliged" has 2 lettergrepen (o - bliged).

How to divide "obliged"?

"obliged" divides into 2 parts: o · bliged.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... bliged) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"obliged": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·bliged

Hoofdklemtoon

o-BLIGED(o · bliged)○ ●

Stress in "obliged" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈblaɪdʒd⁄

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