How to Pronounce Themself

To pronounce "themself", say THEMS-elf — 2 syllables, IPA /ðɛmˈsɛlf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

themself

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Syllables

Letters

/ðɛmˈsɛlf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “themself”

"themself" has 2 syllables: thems-elf. It rhymes with self and shelf, if that helps it stick.

What does themself mean?

pronoun

The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
“Anyone who wants a car like mine can buy one themself.”

pronoun

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
“They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves.”
The reflexive case of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
“Everyone must do it themselves.”

Synonyms

attested gender-neutral pronouns herself himself theirself theirselves themselves thonself themself

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Words that rhyme with themself

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

self shelf myself itself delph herself himself bookshelf yourself

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "themself"?▾

"Themself" has 2 syllables: thems · elf.

What is the IPA transcription of "themself"?▾

The IPA transcription of "themself" is /ðɛmˈsɛlf/.

What does "themself" mean?▾

Themself: The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

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