To pronounce "self-proclaimed", say SELFPR-ocl-aim-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"self-proclaimed" has 4 syllables: selfpr-ocl-aim-ed.
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“He was self-proclaimed king of the mountain. Since it was a mountain of garbage, nobody else wanted the title anyway.”
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"Self-proclaimed" has 4 syllables: selfpr · ocl · aim · ed.
Self-proclaimed: Announced by oneself, usually without recognition by others.
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