To pronounce "self-governing", say SELFG-ov-ern-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-governing
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SELFG-ov-ern-ing
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"self-governing" has 4 syllables: selfg-ov-ern-ing. It rhymes with governing, if that helps it stick.
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"Self-governing" has 4 syllables: selfg · ov · ern · ing.
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