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How to pronounce himself

himself
/hɪmˈself/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Himself, sound by sound

/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.

In a sentence

Hasn't he looked at himself in a mirror?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce himself?

Himself is pronounced /hɪmˈself/ in American English.

How many syllables are in himself?

Himself has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in himself?

The second syllable: /hɪmˈself/.

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