self-portrait

Questions

How do you pronounce self-portrait?

The recorded pronunciation is /sˌɛlfpˈɔɹtɹət/.

What does self-portrait mean?

The bust of an artist by the artist him/herself; a portrait of the painter who painted it.

Where does self-portrait come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English portrait English self-portrait From self- + portrait.

How to pronounce self-portrait

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “self-portrait”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/sˌɛlfpˈɔɹtɹət/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “self-portrait” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.