How to Pronounce Self-referential

To pronounce "self-referential", say SELFR-ef-er-ent-ial — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

16

Letters

/ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “self-referential”

"self-referential" has 5 syllables: selfr-ef-er-ent-ial.

What does self-referential mean?

adjective

  1. That or who refers to itself or oneself.
  2. (specifically) In a literary work: referring to the author or the author's other works.

Related words

self-describingselfsomeselflikeselflyouroboricautocentricself-diagnosticself-originated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "self-referential"?▾

"Self-referential" has 5 syllables: selfr · ef · er · ent · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "self-referential"?▾

The IPA transcription of "self-referential" is /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/.

What does "self-referential" mean?▾

Self-referential: That or who refers to itself or oneself.

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