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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable self
  • 7 letters
Syllables
self-ish: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SELF-ish.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as self-ish.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide selfish into syllables?

selfish divides as self-ish. self-ish: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in selfish?

Selfish has 2 syllables (self-ish).

Which syllable is stressed in selfish?

The stressed syllable in selfish is self. The 1st syllable is stressed: SELF-ish.

How do you pronounce selfish?

/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ in American English.