To pronounce "self-defeating", say SELFD-ef-eat-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-defeating
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SELFD-ef-eat-ing
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"self-defeating" has 4 syllables: selfd-ef-eat-ing.
"Self-defeating" has 4 syllables: selfd · ef · eat · ing.
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