How many syllables in "selfish"?

"selfish" has 2 هجاها (sel - fish).

How to divide "selfish"?

"selfish" divides into 2 parts: sel · fish.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (sel... fish) and listen on SayItVid.

راهنمای هجاها

2 هجاها

"selfish": 2 هجاها.

هجاها:sel·fish

تکیه اصلی

SEL-fish(sel · fish)● ○

Stress in "selfish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛl.fɪʃ⁄

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How many syllables in "selfish"?: "selfish" has 2 هجاها (sel - fish).
How to divide "selfish"?: "selfish" divides into 2 parts: sel · fish.
Where is the stress in "selfish"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "selfish"?: Say each syllable slowly (sel... fish) and listen on SayItVid.