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self-guilt

/ˌsɛlfˈɡɪlt/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.10 in modern English

Syllables
self--guilt
IPA
/ˌsɛlfˈɡɪlt/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Guilt for one's own actions.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From self- (prefix meaning ‘of, by, in or with oneself or itself’) + guilt.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌsɛlfˈɡɪlt/
  • British English: /ˌsɛlfˈɡɪlt/

Usage

Rhymes With

unrebuilt

Questions

How do you pronounce self-guilt?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsɛlfˈɡɪlt/.
What does self-guilt mean?
Guilt for one's own actions.
Where does self-guilt come from?
From self- (prefix meaning ‘of, by, in or with oneself or itself’) + guilt.

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