How to Pronounce Beset

To pronounce "beset", say BES-et — 2 syllables, IPA /bɪˈsɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɪˈsɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beset”

"beset" has 2 syllables: bes-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bessette, bissette — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beset mean?

verb

  1. To surround or hem in.
  2. (sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.

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Words that rhyme with beset

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetregret

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beset"?▾

"Beset" has 2 syllables: bes · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "beset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beset" is /bɪˈsɛt/.

What does "beset" mean?▾

Beset: To surround or hem in.

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