How to Pronounce “obligated”
word
/ˈɑbɫəˌɡeɪtɪd/
OB-luh-gay-tid
/ˈɒblɪɡˌeɪtɪd/
OB-li-gay-tid
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑbɫəˌɡeɪtɪd/
British English
/ˈɒblɪɡˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OB-luh-gay-tid
UK
OB-li-gay-tid
Listen in Context
I feel obligated to help because they helped me first.
You are not obligated to answer that question.
Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe workplace.
She felt obligated to attend the wedding, even though she barely knew the couple.