To pronounce "self-employed", say SELF-empl-oy-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-employed
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SELF-empl-oy-ed
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"self-employed" has 4 syllables: self-empl-oy-ed.
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"Self-employed" has 4 syllables: self · empl · oy · ed.
Self-employed: Working for oneself, rather than for an employer.
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