How to pronounce selfname
Say it like SELF-naym. Selfname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF).
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- SELF
- naym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selfname pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- naymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of selfname
American and British speakers say selfname in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlfˌneɪm/ in the US and /ˈsɛlfˌneɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SELF-naym.
What does selfname mean?
- A proper name; a name for one's own self, as opposed to one's family; one's real name.
- A name given to oneself; a self-denomination or self-appellation.
- An autonym.
Where does selfname come from?
From self (“own, proper”) + name.
Questions about saying selfname
How do you pronounce selfname?
Say SELF-naym. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlfˌneɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfˌneɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selfname?
Selfname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF). Broken into parts: SELF · naym.
Do Americans and Brits say selfname the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlfˌneɪm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlfˌneɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.