To pronounce "selve", say SELV-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
selve
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"selve" has 2 syllables: selv-e. It rhymes with helve and twelve, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Selve" has 2 syllables: selv · e.
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