To pronounce "self-deprecation", say SELFD-epr-ec-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-deprecation
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SELFD-epr-ec-at-ion
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"self-deprecation" has 5 syllables: selfd-epr-ec-at-ion.
"Self-deprecation" has 5 syllables: selfd · epr · ec · at · ion.
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