To pronounce "self-protection", say SELFPR-ot-ect-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-protection
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SELFPR-ot-ect-ion
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"self-protection" has 4 syllables: selfpr-ot-ect-ion.
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"Self-protection" has 4 syllables: selfpr · ot · ect · ion.
Self-protection: Self-defence
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