To pronounce "self-expression", say SELF-expr-ess-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-expression
Tap to hear · American accent
Accent
If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.
Speed
Syllable by syllable — tap each one
Record yourself saying self-expression, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.
4
Syllables
15
Letters
SELF-expr-ess-ion
Say it like
"self-expression" has 4 syllables: self-expr-ess-ion.
noun
"Self-expression" has 4 syllables: self · expr · ess · ion.
Self-expression: The means by which one's personal characteristics are displayed; showing one's internal beliefs or character by means of external actions/changes.
Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?
Open “self-expression” in the full dictionary →