To pronounce "self-imposed", say SELF-imp-os-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SELF-imp-os-ed
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"self-imposed" has 4 syllables: self-imp-os-ed.
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"Self-imposed" has 4 syllables: self · imp · os · ed.
Self-imposed: Voluntarily imposed upon oneself.
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