To pronounce "self-preservative", say SELFPR-es-erv-at-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-preservative
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SELFPR-es-erv-at-iv-e
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"self-preservative" has 6 syllables: selfpr-es-erv-at-iv-e.
"Self-preservative" has 6 syllables: selfpr · es · erv · at · iv · e.
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