How to Pronounce Yourselves

To pronounce "yourselves", say YOURS-elv-es — 3 syllables, IPA /jɔːˈsɛlvz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/jɔːˈsɛlvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yourselves”

"yourselves" has 3 syllables: yours-elv-es. It rhymes with elves and themselves, if that helps it stick.

What does yourselves mean?

pronoun

You (plural), used as the object of a verb or preposition, referring to the people being spoken to, previously mentioned.
“You shouldn't blame yourselves.”

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Words that rhyme with yourselves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elves themselves delves twelves ourselves selves bookshelves pelves theirselves shelves

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yourselves"?▾

"Yourselves" has 3 syllables: yours · elv · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "yourselves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yourselves" is /jɔːˈsɛlvz/.

What does "yourselves" mean?▾

Yourselves: You (plural), used as the object of a verb or preposition, referring to the people being spoken to, previously mentioned.

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