How to pronounce self-righteous
American English pronunciation
self-RY-chus
- IPA
- /ˌsɛlfˈɹaɪtʃəs/
- Syllables
- self · RY · chus (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What self-righteous means
Sure you are morally better than other people
In a sentence: The self-righteous boy scolded everyone for littering, then dropped his own wrapper.
Where it comes from: It is made from self- and righteous, which means doing what is right.
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