How to pronounce selves
Say it like SELVZ. Selves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SELVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of selves
American and British speakers say selves in essentially the same way: /sɛlvz/ in the US and /sɛlvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SELVZ.
What does selves mean?
- plural of self How to pronounce self
- plural of selfe
Questions about saying selves
How do you pronounce selves?
Say SELVZ. The American pronunciation is /sɛlvz/. In British English it is /sɛlvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selves?
Selves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SELVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say selves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛlvz/ and the British form is /sɛlvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.