How to pronounce "herself"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "herself"

Learn how to break down "herself" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

her-self
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/hɜːˈsɛlf/
/hɝˈsɛlf/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

HH ER0 S EH1 L F
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "herself"

Pronunciation: /hɜːˈsɛlf/

Pronoun

  • (reflexive pronoun) Her; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.
    Example: "She injured herself."
  • She; an intensive repetition of the female subject, often used to indicate the exclusiveness of that person as the only satisfier of the predicate.
    Example: "She was injured herself."
  • The subject or non-reflexive object of a predicate; she (used of upper-class ladies, or sarcastically, of women who imagine themselves to be more important than others)
    Example: "Have you seen herself yet this morning?"

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