How to pronounce selfless
selfless
/ˈselfləs/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Selfless, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
I didn’t take you for such a selfless person.
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- often/ˈɔːfən/
- massachusetts/mæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
- fungi/ˈfʌndʒaɪ/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce selfless?
Selfless is pronounced /ˈselfləs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in selfless?
Selfless has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in selfless?
The first syllable: /ˈselfləs/.