To pronounce "self-protective", say SELFPR-ot-ect-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
self-protective
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SELFPR-ot-ect-iv-e
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"self-protective" has 5 syllables: selfpr-ot-ect-iv-e.
"Self-protective" has 5 syllables: selfpr · ot · ect · iv · e.
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