How to Pronounce "obligate to"
expression
ˈɑbɫəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
AHB-luh-gayt tuh / tuh / tih
ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/ /tˈuː
OB-li-gayt TOO
Definition
To make someone feel they must do something because of a rule, law, or promise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑbɫəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHB-luh-gayt tuh / tuh / tih
UK
OB-li-gayt TOO
Listen in Context
Employees may be obligated to follow company rules.
I'm obligated to tell the truth, even if it's difficult.
Are we obligated to respond to every email?
The contract obligates us to finish the project on time.