How to Pronounce Inset

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɪnsɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inset”

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

What does inset mean?

noun

  1. A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
  2. Anything inserted.

verb

  1. To set in; infix or implant.
  2. To insert something.

Words that rhyme with inset

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inset"?▾

"Inset" has 2 syllables: ins · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "inset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inset" is /ˈɪnsɛt/.

What does "inset" mean?▾

Inset: A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.

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