Como Pronunciar "ourself"
word
aʊɝˈsɛɫf/, /ɑɹˈsɛɫf
owr-SELF
aʊəsˈɛlf
ow-uh-SELF
Definição
Used as a reflexive form of 'we' or 'us' when the speakers are referring back to themselves, especially in formal or old-fashioned English or in certain expressions.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
aʊɝˈsɛɫf/, /ɑɹˈsɛɫf
Inglês Britânico
aʊəsˈɛlf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
owr-SELF
UK
ow-uh-SELF
Ouça em Contexto
We told ourself to stay calm during the difficult meeting.
The company declared, "We, ourself, will handle the issue."
In the letter, the king wrote, "We, ourself, are pleased."
It's not every day we refer to ourself like royalty, but sometimes it happens in old documents.