How to pronounce sett
Say it like SET. Sett is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sett pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sett
American and British speakers say sett in essentially the same way: /sɛt/ in the US and /sɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SET.
What does sett mean?
- The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.
- The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.
- The number of warp ends per inch in the cloth.
- To determine the ends per inch of the warp.
Where does sett come from?
A variant of set to distinguish various technical senses.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cete
- sley
Words that rhyme with sett
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sett.
Words that sound like sett
Questions about saying sett
How do you pronounce sett?
Say SET. The American pronunciation is /sɛt/. In British English it is /sɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sett?
Sett is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SET.
Do Americans and Brits say sett the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛt/ and the British form is /sɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sett?
Sett sounds the same as set in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.