obligation

/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Syllables ob·li·ga·tion

Stress ob-li-GA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ob

/ɒb/

short o

li

/lɪ/

short i

ga

/ɡeɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a duty or commitment that someone is required to fulfill

Sound Reference

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ob=/ɒb/(object) + li=/lɪ/(limit) + ga=/ɡeɪ/(gate) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.