How to Pronounce Offset

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ɒfˈsɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “offset”

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

What does offset mean?

noun

Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
“Today's victory was an offset to yesterday's defeat.”
A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.

verb

To compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
“I'll offset the time difference locally.”
To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).

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Words that rhyme with offset

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithet set sobriquet fret wet yet abet parapet vignette onset beset regret

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "offset"?▾

"Offset" has 2 syllables: offs · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "offset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "offset" is /ɒfˈsɛt/.

What does "offset" mean?▾

Offset: Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.

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