To pronounce "self-willed", say SELFW-ill-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"self-willed" has 3 syllables: selfw-ill-ed.
adjective
“He was so self-willed that he refused to do anything that did not grant instant satisfaction or direction.”
“The idea of self-willed machines, which could decide to take over the world, scares all the people smart enough to create such devices.”
"Self-willed" has 3 syllables: selfw · ill · ed.
Self-willed: Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.
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