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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable self
  • 4 letters
Syllables
self has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/sɛlf/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide self into syllables?

self divides as self. self has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in self?

Self has 1 syllable (self).

Which syllable is stressed in self?

The stressed syllable in self is self. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce self?

/sɛlf/ in American English.