To pronounce "self-destruction", say SELFD-estr-uct-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-destruction
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SELFD-estr-uct-ion
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"self-destruction" has 4 syllables: selfd-estr-uct-ion.
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"Self-destruction" has 4 syllables: selfd · estr · uct · ion.
Self-destruction: The voluntary destruction of something by itself.
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