How do you pronounce "obligated"?

In American English: /ˈɑːbləˌgeɪtɪd/ (AHBL-uh-gayt-id). In British English: /ˈɒblɪɡˌeɪtɪd/ (OBL-ig-ayt-id). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːbləˌgeɪtɪd/ (AHBL-uh-gayt-id). In Australian English: /ˈɒblɪɡˌeɪtɪd/ (OBL-ig-ayt-id).

Is "obligated" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːbləˌgeɪtɪd/ (AHBL-uh-gayt-id), while in British English it's /ˈɒblɪɡˌeɪtɪd/ (OBL-ig-ayt-id).

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obligated

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/ˈɑːbləˌgeɪtɪd/

AHBL-uh-gayt-id

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːblob·əli·geɪtgat·ɪded

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