To pronounce "self-adhesive", say SELF-adh-es-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SELF-adh-es-iv-e
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"self-adhesive" has 5 syllables: self-adh-es-iv-e.
adjective
"Self-adhesive" has 5 syllables: self · adh · es · iv · e.
Self-adhesive: Adhesive
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