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