To pronounce "self-employment", say SELF-empl-oym-ent — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"self-employment" has 4 syllables: self-empl-oym-ent.
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“Self-employment lacks the security of working for a big company, but at least the only idiot boss you will meet is yourself.”
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"Self-employment" has 4 syllables: self · empl · oym · ent.
Self-employment: Working for oneself, as being an independent contractor.
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