How Many Syllables Are in Obliged

How many syllables in Obliged?

obliged has 2 syllables

Breaking Down Obliged into Syllables?

oblig-ed

The word Obliged has three syllables: oblig-ed.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Obliged

to be required or expected to do something, or to do something as a favor

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Obliged' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Obliged'?

The word 'Obliged' contains 2 syllables. It is divided as oblig-ed.

How do you divide 'Obliged' into syllables?

The word 'Obliged' can be broken down into three syllables:oblig, ed. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Obliged'?

'Obliged' is pronounced as oblig-ed, with emphasis on the first syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Obliged divide into syllables

The first syllable has a vowel 'o' and the second syllable has a vowel 'i'. The first syllable also has one consonant 'b' and the second syllable has two consonants 'g' and 'd'.

Part of Speech - Obliged

Verb

I am obliged to finish my homework before watching TV.

Sentences with Obliged

  • I am obliged to clean my room before playing with my toys.
  • Mom obliged and made my favorite dinner tonight.
  • The teacher obliged the students by giving them extra time to finish their homework.
  • He felt obliged to help his neighbor carry groceries.
  • I am obliged to follow the rules of the school.
  • The doctor obliged and helped the patient feel better.
  • She was obliged to apologize for her mistake.
  • The company was obliged to pay a fine for breaking the law.
  • I am obliged to attend my cousin's wedding next month.
  • The guests were obliged to wear formal attire for the wedding.

Quotes with Obliged

  • "I am deeply obliged to you." - Jane Austen
  • "I am obliged to confess I should sooner live in a society governed by the first two thousand names in the Boston telephone directory than in a society governed by the two thousand faculty members of Harvard University." - William F. Buckley, Jr.
  • "I am obliged to believe certain opinions myself. No man's belief will save me except my own." - Anthony Trollope
  • "I am obliged to believe in God but I do not think his existence can be proved." - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Number of characters in Obliged

7 ( o, b, l, i, g, e, d )

Unique letters in Obliged

7 ( o, b, l, i, g, e, d )

Obliged Backwards

degilbo

How to Pronounce Obliged

IPA (International): ʌˈblaɪdʒd

ARA (American): ʌˈblaɪdʒd

EPA (English): ʌˈblaɪdʒd

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