To pronounce "self-sufficiency", say SELFS-uff-ic-iency — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"self-sufficiency" has 4 syllables: selfs-uff-ic-iency. It rhymes with proficiency and deficiency, if that helps it stick.
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"Self-sufficiency" has 4 syllables: selfs · uff · ic · iency.
Self-sufficiency: The condition of being self-sufficient.
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