To pronounce "self-improvement", say SELF-impr-ov-em-ent — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-improvement
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SELF-impr-ov-em-ent
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"self-improvement" has 5 syllables: self-impr-ov-em-ent. It rhymes with movement and improvement, if that helps it stick.
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"Self-improvement" has 5 syllables: self · impr · ov · em · ent.
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