To pronounce "self-control", say SELFC-ontr-ol — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/
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"self-control" has 3 syllables: selfc-ontr-ol. It rhymes with control and soul, if that helps it stick.
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"Self-control" has 3 syllables: selfc · ontr · ol.
The IPA transcription of "self-control" is /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/.
Self-control: The ability to control one's desires and impulses; willpower.
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