To pronounce "self-effacing", say SELF-eff-ac-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SELF-eff-ac-ing
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"self-effacing" has 4 syllables: self-eff-ac-ing.
adjective
“Clark Kent's self-effacing behavior is to purposefully make people ignore him.”
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"Self-effacing" has 4 syllables: self · eff · ac · ing.
Self-effacing: Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
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