How to Pronounce Yourself

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

yourself

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Syllables

Letters

/jɔːˈsɛlf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yourself”

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

What does yourself mean?

pronoun

(reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular).
“Be careful with that fire or you'll burn yourself.”
You (singular); used emphatically, especially to indicate exclusiveness of the referent's participation in the predicate, i.e., that no one else is involved.
“After a good night's sleep you'll feel like yourself again.”

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Words that rhyme with yourself

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

self shelf myself itself delph themself herself himself bookshelf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yourself"?▾

"Yourself" has 2 syllables: yours · elf.

What is the IPA transcription of "yourself"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yourself" is /jɔːˈsɛlf/.

What does "yourself" mean?▾

Yourself: (reflexive pronoun) Your own self (singular).

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