How to Pronounce "obliging"
word
əˈbɫaɪdʒɪŋ
uh-BLY-jing
əblˈaɪdʒɪŋ
uh-BLY-jing
Definition
Willing and eager to help other people or do what they ask.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɫaɪdʒɪŋ
British English
əblˈaɪdʒɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BLY-jing
UK
uh-BLY-jing
Listen in Context
The obliging waiter brought us extra napkins.
She is always obliging when someone needs help.
My obliging neighbor watered my plants while I was away.
You’ll find Tom very obliging—he’s always ready to lend a hand.