How to Pronounce Selves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

SELV-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “selves”

"selves" has 2 syllables: selv-es. It rhymes with elves and themselves, if that helps it stick.

What does selves mean?

noun

  1. One individual's personality, character, demeanor, or disposition.

    “one's true self; one's better self; one's former self”

  2. The subject of one's own experience of phenomena: perception, emotions, thoughts.

Antonyms

nonself

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Words that rhyme with selves

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elvesthemselvesdelvestwelvesourselvesbookshelvespelvestheirselvesshelvesyourselves

Related words

altersdoublesduplicatesegosidentitiesindividualspersonalitiespersonas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "selves"?▾

"Selves" has 2 syllables: selv · es.

What does "selves" mean?▾

Selves: One individual's personality, character, demeanor, or disposition.

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