How to Pronounce Selvedge

To pronounce "selvedge", say SELV-edg-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SELV-edg-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “selvedge”

"selvedge" has 3 syllables: selv-edg-e. It rhymes with selvage and selvidge, if that helps it stick.

What does selvedge mean?

noun

  1. The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.
  2. Any edge of fabric finished so as to prevent raveling.

Words that rhyme with selvedge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

selvageselvidge

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "selvedge"?▾

"Selvedge" has 3 syllables: selv · edg · e.

What does "selvedge" mean?▾

Selvedge: The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.

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