How to Pronounce Himself

To pronounce "himself", say HIMS-elf — 2 syllables, IPA /hɪmˈsɛlf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/hɪmˈsɛlf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “himself”

"himself" has 2 syllables: hims-elf. It rhymes with self and shelf, if that helps it stick.

What does himself mean?

pronoun

  1. (reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject

    “He injured himself.”

  2. He; used as an intensifier, often to emphasize that the referent is the exclusive participant in the predicate

    “He was injured himself.”

Synonyms

hisselfhissen

Words that rhyme with himself

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

selfshelfmyselfitselfdelphthemselfherselfbookshelfyourself

Related words

arebeenface-to-faceherherselfhimin-personitself

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "himself"?▾

"Himself" has 2 syllables: hims · elf.

What is the IPA transcription of "himself"?▾

The IPA transcription of "himself" is /hɪmˈsɛlf/.

What does "himself" mean?▾

Himself: (reflexive pronoun) Him; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject

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