How to Pronounce "itself"
word
/ˌɪtˈsɛɫf/
it-SELF
/ɪtsˈɛlf/
it-SELF
Definition
'Itself' is a reflexive pronoun used when a thing, animal, situation, or idea is both the subject and the object. It can also add emphasis, meaning the thing alone or the thing in its true nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪtˈsɛɫf/
British English
/ɪtsˈɛlf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
it-SELF
UK
it-SELF
Listen in Context
The cat cleaned itself after dinner.
The door opened by itself.
The problem is not hard in itself.
The movie itself was great, but the ending felt rushed.