How to pronounce besetting
Say it like bih-SET-ing. Besetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- bih
- SET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besetting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of besetting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-SET-ing.
What does besetting mean?
- present participle and gerund of beset How to pronounce beset
- The act of one who besets or attacks.
- Deeply rooted; persistent.
- Obsessive
Where does besetting come from?
From beset + -ing.
Words that rhyme with besetting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of besetting.
Questions about saying besetting
How do you pronounce besetting?
Say bih-SET-ing. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besetting?
Besetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: bih · SET · ing.
Is besetting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/ (bih-SET-ing).