How to pronounce beset
Say it like bih-SET. Beset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce beset. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- bih
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of beset
American and British speakers say beset in essentially the same way: /bɪˈsɛt/ in the US and /bɪˈsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-SET.
What does beset mean?
- To assail or attack (someone) from all sides; to set about.
- To occupy and block (an entrance, a passage, etc.), especially to prevent people from passing.
- To decorate (someone or something) by surrounding with accessories, etc.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with beset
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beset.
Questions about saying beset
How do you pronounce beset?
Say bih-SET. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsɛt/. In British English it is /bɪˈsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beset?
Beset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: bih · SET.
Do Americans and Brits say beset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈsɛt/ and the British form is /bɪˈsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.