To pronounce "self-despair", say SELFD-esp-air — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-despair
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SELFD-esp-air
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"self-despair" has 3 syllables: selfd-esp-air.
"Self-despair" has 3 syllables: selfd · esp · air.
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