How to pronounce subsets
Say it like SUHB-sets. Subsets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- sets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsets 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.
- setsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of subsets
American and British speakers say subsets in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌsɛts/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌsɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-sets.
What does subsets mean?
- plural of subset How to pronounce subset
- third-person singular simple present indicative of subset How to pronounce subset
Questions about saying subsets
How do you pronounce subsets?
Say SUHB-sets. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌsɛts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌsɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsets?
Subsets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · sets.
Do Americans and Brits say subsets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌsɛts/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌsɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.