Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-governing

/sˈɛlfɡˈʌvɚnɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.09 in modern English

Syllables
self---gov-ern-ing
IPA
/sˈɛlfɡˈʌvɚnɪŋ/
21
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
6
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

autonomous

Example Sentences

Etymology

From self- + governing.

Word Breakdown

Synonyms

autonomous independent sovereign

Rhymes With

governing

Questions

How do you pronounce self-governing?
The recorded pronunciation is /sˈɛlfɡˈʌvɚnɪŋ/.
What does self-governing mean?
autonomous
Where does self-governing come from?
From self- + governing.

How to pronounce self-governing

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