To pronounce "self-directed", say SELFD-ir-ect-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SELFD-ir-ect-ed
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"self-directed" has 4 syllables: selfd-ir-ect-ed.
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"Self-directed" has 4 syllables: selfd · ir · ect · ed.
Self-directed: Directed, independently by oneself without external control or constraint; directed for oneself.
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