To pronounce "selfishness", say SELF-ishn-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/
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"selfishness" has 3 syllables: self-ishn-ess. It rhymes with elfishness, if that helps it stick.
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"Selfishness" has 3 syllables: self · ishn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "selfishness" is /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/.
Selfishness: The quality of being selfish; the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
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