self-signed

Questions

What does self-signed mean?

Of a security certificate: signed by the same entity whose identity it certifies; signed with its own private key.

Where does self-signed come from?

From self- + signed.

How to pronounce self-signed

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