How to pronounce selfie
Say it like SEL-fee. Selfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selfie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- feeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of selfie
American and British speakers say selfie in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlˌfi/ in the US and /ˈsɛlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-fee.
What does selfie mean?
- A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.“take a selfie”
- To take a selfie.
Where does selfie come from?
From self + -ie. Attested since 2002, originally Australian English.
Questions about saying selfie
How do you pronounce selfie?
Say SEL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlˌfi/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selfie?
Selfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say selfie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlˌfi/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.