How to Pronounce "selves"
word
/ˈsɛɫvz/
SELVZ
/sˈɛlvz/
SELVZ
Definition
'Selves' is the plural of 'self', meaning individuals' own persons or identities, usually used in reflexive forms like 'themselves' to refer back to people.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛɫvz/
British English
/sˈɛlvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SELVZ
UK
SELVZ
Listen in Context
The children took care of their selves during the trip.
We must always be true to our selves.
Their true selves showed when they helped others.
Sometimes we forget to take care of our selves when life gets busy.