How to pronounce subset
Say it like SUHB-set. Subset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of subset
American and British speakers say subset in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-set.
What does subset mean?
- a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set
Where does subset come from?
From sub- + set.
Questions about saying subset
How do you pronounce subset?
Say SUHB-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subset?
Subset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · set.
Do Americans and Brits say subset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.