To pronounce "self-inflicted", say SELF-infl-ict-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"self-inflicted" has 4 syllables: self-infl-ict-ed.
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“An expert in the self-inflicted wound, his attacks frequently miss their target in favour of reminding you of his own failings.”
"Self-inflicted" has 4 syllables: self · infl · ict · ed.
Self-inflicted: Inflicted by oneself.
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