To pronounce "self-deception", say SELFD-ec-ept-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-deception
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SELFD-ec-ept-ion
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"self-deception" has 4 syllables: selfd-ec-ept-ion. It rhymes with perception and conception, if that helps it stick.
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"Self-deception" has 4 syllables: selfd · ec · ept · ion.
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