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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable ga
  • 10 letters
Syllables
ob-li-ga-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ob-li-GA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ob.
Pronunciation
/ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ob-ligation, obli-gation, obliga-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide obligation into syllables?

obligation divides as ob-li-ga-tion. ob-li-ga-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in obligation?

Obligation has 4 syllables (ob-li-ga-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in obligation?

The stressed syllable in obligation is ga. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ob-li-GA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on ob.

How do you pronounce obligation?

/ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English.