How to pronounce mindset
Say it like MYND-set. Mindset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mindset. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MYND
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mindset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mindset
American and British speakers say mindset in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYND-set.
What does mindset mean?
- a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
Where does mindset come from?
From mind + set.
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Questions about saying mindset
How do you pronounce mindset?
Say MYND-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mindset?
Mindset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYND). Broken into parts: MYND · set.
Do Americans and Brits say mindset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.