To pronounce "self-development", say SELFD-ev-el-opm-ent — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-development
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SELFD-ev-el-opm-ent
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"self-development" has 5 syllables: selfd-ev-el-opm-ent.
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"Self-development" has 5 syllables: selfd · ev · el · opm · ent.
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