To pronounce "self-direction", say SELFD-ir-ect-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-direction
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SELFD-ir-ect-ion
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"self-direction" has 4 syllables: selfd-ir-ect-ion.
"Self-direction" has 4 syllables: selfd · ir · ect · ion.
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