How to pronounce "selfrespect" in English
ˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt
self·rih·SPEKT
Primary stress: SPEKT
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “selfrespect”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
self
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
rih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
SPEKT
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("SPEKT"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "selfrespect" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "selfrespect is" sounds like "selfrespect-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "selfrespect" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“selfrespect." And that is the most priceless jewel that can be found in this whole world.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“in good work is so important not just for their living standards but for the sense of dignity and selfrespect that good work brings because we know good”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“selfrespect and so I think that uh I don't see this happening anytime in the immediate future.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“discipline gives you selfrespect.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“selfrespect. And through this you'll realize that there is a positive signal.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“How can we teach him to selfrespect that you can't”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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selfrespect." And that is the most priceless jewel that can be found in this whole world.
Hear it in context: “selfrespect”
22 clipsThe English word “selfrespect” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt (phonetic respelling: self-rih-SPEKT). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (self · rih · SPEKT), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (SPEKT). Grammatically, “selfrespect” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 22 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “selfrespect” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:54
“diamonds are my honesty and my selfrespect." And that is the most priceless jewel that can be found in this whole world. And that is the most priceless jewel”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @11:51
“many people have been written off are left to a lifelong benefits when being in good work is so important not just for their living standards but for the sense of dignity and selfrespect that good work brings because we know good sense of dignity and selfrespect that good work brings because we know good”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:37
“difficult because uh I think we pride ourselves on our own national selfrespect and so I think that uh I don't see this happening anytime in the immediate future. uh also you know uh for the west happening anytime in the immediate future. uh also you know uh for the west”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @11:34
“what do we need to know right number one discipline gives you selfrespect. This is something that I've learned along my way through the ITCs. is something that I've learned along my”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @12:07
“actions, discipline will give you selfrespect. And through this you'll realize that there is a positive signal. realize that there is a positive signal.”
Definition & Meaning: “selfrespect”
- Pride and confidence in oneself as a worthwhile human being.
Example Sentences (3)
- “She maintained her self-respect by walking away from the unfair job offer.”
- “selfrespect." And that is the most priceless jewel that can be found in this whole world.”
- “in good work is so important not just for their living standards but for the sense of dignity and selfrespect that good work brings because we know good”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “selfrespect”
- Pronunciation:
- self-rih-SPEKT
- Syllables:
- self · rih · SPEKT
- Written Hyphenation:
- self · re · spect
- Primary stress:
- SPEKT
- IPA:
- ˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt
- Hear it in context
- selfrespect
Words that Rhyme with “selfrespect”
-ɛktWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"selfrespect" (⁄ˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt⁄) 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, "selfrespect" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about selfrespect
How do you pronounce “selfrespect”?
“selfrespect” is pronounced ⁄ˌsɛlf.rɪˈspɛkt⁄ (self-rih-SPEKT). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “selfrespect”?
“selfrespect” has 3 syllables: self · rih · SPEKT.
Where is the stress in “selfrespect”?
The primary stress in “selfrespect” is on “SPEKT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “selfrespect” mean?
Pride and confidence in oneself as a worthwhile human being.
How can I hear “selfrespect” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “selfrespect”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).