How to pronounce sets
Say it like SETS. Sets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sets
American and British speakers say sets in essentially the same way: /sɛts/ in the US and /sɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SETS.
What does sets mean?
- plural of set How to pronounce set
- Set theory.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of set How to pronounce set
Words that rhyme with sets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sets.
Questions about saying sets
How do you pronounce sets?
Say SETS. The American pronunciation is /sɛts/. In British English it is /sɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sets?
Sets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SETS.
Do Americans and Brits say sets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛts/ and the British form is /sɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.