How to pronounce "selfdeprecating" in English
ˌsɛlfˈdɛp.rəˌkeɪ.tɪŋ
self·DEP·rə·kay·ting
Primary stress: DEP
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “selfdeprecating”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
self
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
DEP
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
rə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
kay
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
ting
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("DEP"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "selfdeprecating" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "selfdeprecating is" sounds like "selfdeprecating-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "selfdeprecating" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“selfdeprecating humor was ever present among a vast majority of”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“selfdeprecating joke, you know, but understand kind of the bigger situation that we're all living in.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “selfdeprecating”
2 clipsThe English word “selfdeprecating” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌsɛlfˈdɛp.rəˌkeɪ.tɪŋ (phonetic respelling: self-DEP-rə-kay-ting). Phonologically, it consists of 5 syllables (self · DEP · rə · kay · ting), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (DEP). Grammatically, “selfdeprecating” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “selfdeprecating” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:48
“they found one commonality. This commonality being that selfdeprecating humor was ever present among a vast majority of topics. It's been easily concluded that selfhate has become a vital part of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @15:30
“you know, you're totally Yeah. make the selfdeprecating joke, you know, but understand kind of the bigger situation that we're all living in. joke, you know, but understand kind of”
Definition & Meaning: “selfdeprecating”
- Modest about or critical of oneself, especially in a humorous or understated way.
Example Sentences (3)
- “His self-deprecating humor immediately put everyone at ease during the meeting.”
- “selfdeprecating humor was ever present among a vast majority of”
- “selfdeprecating joke, you know, but understand kind of the bigger situation that we're all living in.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “selfdeprecating”
- Pronunciation:
- self-DEP-rə-kay-ting
- Syllables:
- self · DEP · rə · kay · ting
- Written Hyphenation:
- self · dep · re · cat · ing
- Primary stress:
- DEP
- IPA:
- ˌsɛlfˈdɛp.rəˌkeɪ.tɪŋ
- Hear it in context
- selfdeprecating
Words that Rhyme with “selfdeprecating”
-ɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"selfdeprecating" (⁄ˌsɛlfˈdɛp.rəˌkeɪ.tɪŋ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "selfdeprecating" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about selfdeprecating
How do you pronounce “selfdeprecating”?
“selfdeprecating” is pronounced ⁄ˌsɛlfˈdɛp.rəˌkeɪ.tɪŋ⁄ (self-DEP-rə-kay-ting). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “selfdeprecating”?
“selfdeprecating” has 5 syllables: self · DEP · rə · kay · ting.
Where is the stress in “selfdeprecating”?
The primary stress in “selfdeprecating” is on “DEP”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “selfdeprecating” mean?
Modest about or critical of oneself, especially in a humorous or understated way.
How can I hear “selfdeprecating” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “selfdeprecating”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].