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obliged
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈblaɪdʒ
Examples:
The lawspeaker was obliged to memorize the law.
The viscount was obliged to decline the appointment.
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Common mistakes of obliged pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /əˈblaɪdʒd/ instead of the correct /əˈblaɪdʒd/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the stress mark.
- Vowel confusion: People often confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing "obliged" with a short "o" like in "hot", resulting in /ɔˈblaɪdʒd/ instead of /əˈblaɪdʒd/. Tip: Use a schwa sound /ə/ to start the word.
- Silent "g" error: Some might pronounce the "g" in "obliged", saying /oʊˈblaɪɡd/ instead of the correct /əˈblaɪdʒd/. Tip: Remember that the "g" is silent; focus on the "j" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners sometimes stress the final "d" too much, resulting in /əˈblaɪdʒd/ sounding like /əˈblaɪdʒt/. Tip: Keep the "d" light and smooth, blending it with the preceding sounds.
- Inserting extra syllables: Some people mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as /əˈblaɪdʒəd/. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable structure, ensuring the word flows naturally without unnecessary sounds.