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