How to Pronounce Selflessly

To pronounce "selflessly", say SELFL-essly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

SELFL-essly

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💡 Tip for remembering “selflessly”

"selflessly" has 2 syllables: selfl-essly.

What does selflessly mean?

adverb

  1. In a selfless manner; done in a way that disregards concerns for the self and places other first.

Related words

altruisticallyunselfishlygenerouslyself-sacrificinglyunaltruisticallyselfishlynonaltruisticallyunegoistically

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How many syllables are in "selflessly"?▾

"Selflessly" has 2 syllables: selfl · essly.

What does "selflessly" mean?▾

Selflessly: In a selfless manner; done in a way that disregards concerns for the self and places other first.

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