How to pronounce preset
Say it like PREE-set. Preset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce preset. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PREE
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- setKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of preset
American and British speakers say preset in essentially the same way: /ˈprisɛt/ in the US and /ˈpriːsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-set.
What does preset mean?
- Set in advance, especially as a default.
- The preset settings are fine for most users.
- To set something in advance.“I preset it the right way, so don't change any settings.”
- A setting that is set in advance.“I thought I liked the default settings, but it turned out that it's your presets I prefer.”
- A kind of variable resistor designed to have its resistance stay at the value set when building the circuit.
Where does preset come from?
From pre- + set.
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Questions about saying preset
How do you pronounce preset?
Say PREE-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈprisɛt/. In British English it is /ˈpriːsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preset?
Preset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · set.
Do Americans and Brits say preset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprisɛt/ and the British form is /ˈpriːsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.