How to Pronounce Besetting

To pronounce "besetting", say BES-ett-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BES-ett-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “besetting”

"besetting" has 3 syllables: bes-ett-ing. It rhymes with upsetting and setting, if that helps it stick.

What does besetting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of one who besets or attacks.

adjective

  1. Deeply rooted; persistent.
  2. Obsessive

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Words that rhyme with besetting

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upsettingsettingbloodlettingpettinginterpretingwettingnettinggettingjettingfrettingoffsettingsweating

Related words

facingbashingweighingshakingafflictingconfrontingbedevillingprevailing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "besetting"?▾

"Besetting" has 3 syllables: bes · ett · ing.

What does "besetting" mean?▾

Besetting: To surround or hem in.

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