How to pronounce selfsame
Say it like SELF-saym. Selfsame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF).
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- SELF
- saym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selfsame 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.
- saymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of selfsame
American and British speakers say selfsame in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlfˌseɪm/ in the US and /ˈsɛlfseɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SELF-saym.
What does selfsame mean?
- Chiefly preceded by the: precisely the same; the very same; the same not only in being similar but in being identical.
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Questions about saying selfsame
How do you pronounce selfsame?
Say SELF-saym. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlfˌseɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfseɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selfsame?
Selfsame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF). Broken into parts: SELF · saym.
Do Americans and Brits say selfsame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlfˌseɪm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlfseɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.