How to Pronounce Selfmate

To pronounce "selfmate", say SELFM-at-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SELFM-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “selfmate”

"selfmate" has 3 syllables: selfm-at-e.

What does selfmate mean?

noun

  1. A chess problem in which the white player, moving first, must force the black player to deliver checkmate within a specified number of moves.

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How many syllables are in "selfmate"?▾

"Selfmate" has 3 syllables: selfm · at · e.

What does "selfmate" mean?▾

Selfmate: A chess problem in which the white player, moving first, must force the black player to deliver checkmate within a specified number of moves.

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