How to Pronounce Self-harm

To pronounce "self-harm", say SELFH-arm — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SELFH-arm

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💡 Tip for remembering “self-harm”

"self-harm" has 2 syllables: selfh-arm.

What does self-harm mean?

noun

  1. The deliberate non-suicidal injuring of one's own body.

verb

  1. To harm oneself deliberately.

Synonyms

SIself-injuryself-mutilation

Related words

self-destructself-destructiongenerationself-abuseself-sabotageself-handicapselfsabotageharmdoing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "self-harm"?▾

"Self-harm" has 2 syllables: selfh · arm.

What does "self-harm" mean?▾

Self-harm: The deliberate non-suicidal injuring of one's own body.

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