To pronounce "self-satisfied", say SELFS-at-isf-ied — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"self-satisfied" has 4 syllables: selfs-at-isf-ied.
adjective
“He stood back and looked at his project with a self-satisfied expression.”
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"Self-satisfied" has 4 syllables: selfs · at · isf · ied.
Self-satisfied: Satisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.
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