To pronounce "self-defence", say SELFD-ef-enc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-defence
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"self-defence" has 4 syllables: selfd-ef-enc-e. It rhymes with self-defense, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: self-defense — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Self-defence" has 4 syllables: selfd · ef · enc · e.
Self-defence: The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
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