How to Pronounce “selfish”
word
/ˈsɛɫfɪʃ/
SEL-fish
/sˈɛlfɪʃ/
SEL-fish
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛɫfɪʃ/
British English
/sˈɛlfɪʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEL-fish
UK
SEL-fish
Listen in Context
I know you're tired, but it feels selfish to cancel at the last minute when everyone is already on their way.
It is selfish to eat all the cake and leave none for others.
He made a selfish choice and kept the money for himself.
Don't be selfish—let your sister play too.