Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-care

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.08 in modern English

Syllables
self---care
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
7
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Etymology

From self- + care.

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What does self-care mean?
The care given to oneself, especially to maintain one's physical or psychological well-being.
Where does self-care come from?
From self- + care.

How to pronounce self-care

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