itself
pronunciation
How to pronounce itself in British English:
UK [ɪtˈself]
How to pronounce itself in American English:
US [ɪtˈself]
Word Origin
- itself (pron.)
- late 14c., from Old English hit sylf, from it + self. Since 17c. usually regarded as its self (compare its own self).
Example
- 1. The oil itself is free .
- 2. What about the chicken itself ?
- 3. The surge itself was expensive .
- 4. Babcock itself is making money .
- 5. The industry itself is reconsidering .