How to pronounce selfishness
Say it like SEL-fish-nus. Selfishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- fish
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selfishness 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.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of selfishness
American and British speakers say selfishness in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-fish-nus.
What does selfishness mean?
- The quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
Where does selfishness come from?
From selfish + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying selfishness
How do you pronounce selfishness?
Say SEL-fish-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selfishness?
Selfishness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · fish · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say selfishness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.