English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Myself Pronunciation
Myself is pronounced my-SELF, IPA /ˌmaɪˈsɛlf/.
my-SELF
US /ˌmaɪˈsɛlf/ · UK /maɪˈsɛlf/
Syllables: my · SELF (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
pronoun (reflexive): The form of I used when the speaker is also the object of the action.
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Myself in a Sentence
- I made the shelves myself.
- I promised myself a day off.
- I would rather go myself than send anyone.
Common Mispronunciations of Myself
Not MY-self
SELF takes the force, which is true of yourself, himself and themselves as well.
Not muh-SELF
The my half keeps its eye vowel even though it is unstressed, so it does not sink to muh.
Tip: Me and myself are not interchangeable: myself needs an I earlier in the same sentence.
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