To pronounce "self-sustained", say SELFS-ust-ain-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SELFS-ust-ain-ed
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"self-sustained" has 4 syllables: selfs-ust-ain-ed.
"Self-sustained" has 4 syllables: selfs · ust · ain · ed.
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