How to pronounce typeset
Say it like TYPE-set. Typeset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE).
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- TYPE
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typeset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of typeset
American and British speakers say typeset in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪpˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈtaɪpˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYPE-set.
What does typeset mean?
- to set or compose written material into type
- to be set or composed into type
- Set in type.
Where does typeset come from?
From type + set.
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Questions about saying typeset
How do you pronounce typeset?
Say TYPE-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪpˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪpˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typeset?
Typeset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYPE). Broken into parts: TYPE · set.
Do Americans and Brits say typeset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪpˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪpˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.