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.