How to Pronounce Self-support

To pronounce "self-support", say SELFS-upp-ort — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

SELFS-upp-ort

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💡 Tip for remembering “self-support”

"self-support" has 3 syllables: selfs-upp-ort.

What does self-support mean?

noun

  1. The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency.

Related words

independentself-sufficiencyself-sustainingself-relianceself-reliantself-sufficientself-helpautonomy

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

"Self-support" has 3 syllables: selfs · upp · ort.

What does "self-support" mean?▾

Self-support: The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency.

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