self-made man

Questions

How do you pronounce self-made man?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsɛlfˈmeɪ̯d mæn/.

What does self-made man mean?

A man who has achieved success by his own efforts, especially from a modest background.

How to pronounce self-made man

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “self-made man”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪ̯d mæn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “self-made man”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “self-made man” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.