To pronounce "self-absorbed", say SELF-abs-orb-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SELF-abs-orb-ed
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"self-absorbed" has 4 syllables: self-abs-orb-ed.
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“I don't want to call him self-absorbed but he was more concerned with the scratch on his car than the people in the car he hit.”
"Self-absorbed" has 4 syllables: self · abs · orb · ed.
Self-absorbed: Overly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.
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