selfless

/ˈselfləs/

Syllables self·less

Stress SELF-less

Phonics Breakdown

self

/self/

short e

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

caring more about others than oneself

Sound Reference

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self=/self/(self) + less=/ləs/(endless)

Example

She made a selfless decision to help the community.