How to pronounce sunsets
Say it like SUHN-sets. Sunsets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- sets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunsets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay 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 sunsets
American and British speakers say sunsets in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnˌsɛts/ in the US and /ˈsʌnˌsɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-sets.
What does sunsets mean?
- plural of sunset How to pronounce sunset
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sunset How to pronounce sunset
Questions about saying sunsets
How do you pronounce sunsets?
Say SUHN-sets. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌsɛts/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌsɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunsets?
Sunsets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · sets.
Do Americans and Brits say sunsets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnˌsɛts/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnˌsɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.