How to pronounce nelfie
Say it like NEL-fee. Nelfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEL).
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- NEL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nelfie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nelfie
American and British speakers say nelfie in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛlfi/ in the US and /ˈnɛlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEL-fee.
What does nelfie mean?
- An image, especially a selfie, of a nude or nearly nude person posted to social media.
Where does nelfie come from?
Blend of nude + selfie.
Questions about saying nelfie
How do you pronounce nelfie?
Say NEL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛlfi/. In British English it is /ˈnɛlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nelfie?
Nelfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEL). Broken into parts: NEL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say nelfie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛlfi/ and the British form is /ˈnɛlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.