How do you pronounce "selfish"?

In American English: /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ (SEHLF-ish). In British English: /sˈɛlfɪʃ/ (S-ehlf). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ (SEHLF-ish). In Australian English: /sˈɛlfɪʃ/ (S-ehlf).

Is "selfish" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ (SEHLF-ish), while in British English it's /sˈɛlfɪʃ/ (S-ehlf).

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selfish

/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/

SEHLF-ish

Syllable Breakdown

sɛlfself·ɪʃish

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