How to pronounce earthset
Say it like URTH-set. Earthset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of earthset
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-set.
What does earthset mean?
- The event of the Earth setting under the horizon of another celestial body, typically the Moon (typically due to the observer being in motion over the surface of the Moon: see usage notes at earthrise).
Where does earthset come from?
From earth + set.
Questions about saying earthset
How do you pronounce earthset?
Say URTH-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthset?
Earthset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · set.
Is earthset pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːθˌsɛt/ (URTH-set).