To pronounce "self-esteem", say SELF-est-eem — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/
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"self-esteem" has 3 syllables: self-est-eem.
noun
"Self-esteem" has 3 syllables: self · est · eem.
The IPA transcription of "self-esteem" is /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/.
Self-esteem: Confidence in one's own worth; self-respect.
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