How to pronounce reset
Say it like ree-SET. Reset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
- ree
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reset
American and British speakers say reset in essentially the same way: /riˈsɛt/ in the US and /rɪˈsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SET.
Other ways to say reset
Reset also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- REE-set /ˈrisɛt/
What does reset mean?
- set anew“They re-set the date on the clock”
- set to zero“reset instruments and dials”
- adjust again after an initial failure
- device for resetting instruments or controls
Where does reset come from?
From re- + set.
Words that rhyme with reset
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reset.
Questions about saying reset
How do you pronounce reset?
Say ree-SET. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɛt/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reset?
Reset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: ree · SET.
Do Americans and Brits say reset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈsɛt/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.