How to Pronounce "by itself"
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf
BY it-SELF
bˈaɪ/ /ɪtsˈɛlf
by its-ELF
Definition
Used to describe something or someone being alone, without anyone or anything else; it can also mean something happens automatically, without any help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ɪtsˈɛlf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY it-SELF
UK
by its-ELF
Listen in Context
The dog stayed by itself in the yard.
This machine works by itself.
He sat by itself on the bench.
Don't worry, the problem will fix by itself.