How to pronounce selfsome
Say it like SELF-sum. Selfsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF).
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- SELF
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selfsome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of selfsome
American and British speakers say selfsome in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlfsʌm/ in the US and /ˈsɛlfsʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SELF-sum.
What does selfsome mean?
- of or characteristic of self or one's self.
- self-centered; self-moving, self-motivated.
- self-sufficient; autotelic.
Where does selfsome come from?
From self + -some.
Questions about saying selfsome
How do you pronounce selfsome?
Say SELF-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlfsʌm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlfsʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selfsome?
Selfsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SELF). Broken into parts: SELF · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say selfsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlfsʌm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlfsʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.