To pronounce "self-assertiveness", say SELF-ass-ert-iv-en-ess — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-assertiveness
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SELF-ass-ert-iv-en-ess
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"self-assertiveness" has 6 syllables: self-ass-ert-iv-en-ess.
"Self-assertiveness" has 6 syllables: self · ass · ert · iv · en · ess.
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