To pronounce "self-restraint", say SELFR-estr-aint — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"self-restraint" has 3 syllables: selfr-estr-aint.
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“His lack of self-restraint led to several ugly scenes of debauchery and violent outburst.”
"Self-restraint" has 3 syllables: selfr · estr · aint.
Self-restraint: Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.
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