How to Pronounce Myself

To pronounce "myself", say MYSELF — one syllable, IPA /maɪˈsɛlf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/maɪˈsɛlf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “myself”

"myself" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with self and shelf, if that helps it stick.

What does myself mean?

pronoun

(reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.
“I taught myself.”
Personally, for my part; used in apposition to I, sometimes for simple emphasis and sometimes with implicit exclusion of any others performing the activity described.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with myself

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self shelf itself delph themself herself himself bookshelf yourself

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "myself"?▾

"Myself" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "myself"?▾

The IPA transcription of "myself" is /maɪˈsɛlf/.

What does "myself" mean?▾

Myself: (reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.

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