How to pronounce oneself
Say it like wuhn-SELF. Oneself has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SELF).
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- wuhn
- SELF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oneself pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SELFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of oneself
American and British speakers say oneself in essentially the same way: /ˌwʌnˈsɛlf/ in the US and /ˌwʌnˈsɛlf/ in the UK.
British respelling: wuhn-SELF.
What does oneself mean?
- A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themselves or yourself.“Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous.”
Where does oneself come from?
A contracted form of one's self (Mid-16th century).
Words that rhyme with oneself
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oneself.
Questions about saying oneself
How do you pronounce oneself?
Say wuhn-SELF. The American pronunciation is /ˌwʌnˈsɛlf/. In British English it is /ˌwʌnˈsɛlf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oneself?
Oneself has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SELF). Broken into parts: wuhn · SELF.
Do Americans and Brits say oneself the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌwʌnˈsɛlf/ and the British form is /ˌwʌnˈsɛlf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.