To pronounce "do-it-yourself", say DOITY-ours-elf — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
do-it-yourself
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DOITY-ours-elf
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"do-it-yourself" has 3 syllables: doity-ours-elf.
adjective
"Do-it-yourself" has 3 syllables: doity · ours · elf.
Do-it-yourself: Of or pertaining to do it yourself
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