How to pronounce selflessness
Say it like SEL-fluh-snis. Selflessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
- SEL
- fluh
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selflessness 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.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of selflessness
American and British speakers say selflessness in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlfləsnɪs/ in the US and /ˈsɛlfləsnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-fluh-snis.
What does selflessness mean?
- The quality or state of being selfless.
Where does selflessness come from?
From selfless + -ness.
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Questions about saying selflessness
How do you pronounce selflessness?
Say SEL-fluh-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlfləsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfləsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selflessness?
Selflessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · fluh · snis.
Do Americans and Brits say selflessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlfləsnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlfləsnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.