To pronounce "self-appointed", say SELF-app-oint-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-appointed
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SELF-app-oint-ed
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"self-appointed" has 4 syllables: self-app-oint-ed.
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"Self-appointed" has 4 syllables: self · app · oint · ed.
Self-appointed: Appointed by oneself.
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