To pronounce "outset", say OUTS-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaʊtsɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈaʊtsɛt/
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"outset" has 2 syllables: outs-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.
noun
“He agreed and understood from the outset, so don't bother explaining again.”
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"Outset" has 2 syllables: outs · et.
The IPA transcription of "outset" is /ˈaʊtsɛt/.
Outset: The beginning or initial stage of something.
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