To pronounce "self-defensive", say SELFD-ef-ens-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-defensive
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SELFD-ef-ens-iv-e
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"self-defensive" has 5 syllables: selfd-ef-ens-iv-e.
"Self-defensive" has 5 syllables: selfd · ef · ens · iv · e.
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