How to pronounce selfless
Say it like SEL-flus. Selfless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- flus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selfless 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.
- flusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of selfless
American and British speakers say selfless in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlfləs/ in the US and /ˈsɛlfləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-flus.
What does selfless mean?
- Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
Where does selfless come from?
From self + -less.
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Questions about saying selfless
How do you pronounce selfless?
Say SEL-flus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlfləs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selfless?
Selfless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · flus.
Do Americans and Brits say selfless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlfləs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlfləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.