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"self-interest" has 4 syllables: self-int-er-est.
noun
“I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain.”
"Self-interest" has 4 syllables: self · int · er · est.
Self-interest: One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.
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