To pronounce "selma", say SELM-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
selma
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"selma" has 2 syllables: selm-a. It rhymes with pelma and anselma, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Selma" has 2 syllables: selm · a.
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