How to pronounce selloff
Say it like SEL-awf. Selloff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- awf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selloff 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.
- awfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of selloff
American and British speakers say selloff in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛˌlɔf/ in the US and /ˈsɛˌlɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-of.
What does selloff mean?
- Alternative spelling of sell-off.
Where does selloff come from?
Deverbal from sell off.
Questions about saying selloff
How do you pronounce selloff?
Say SEL-awf. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌlɔf/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌlɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selloff?
Selloff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · awf.
Do Americans and Brits say selloff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛˌlɔf/ and the British form is /ˈsɛˌlɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.