How to Pronounce Set-aside

To pronounce "set-aside", say SET-as-id-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SET-as-id-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “set-aside”

"set-aside" has 4 syllables: set-as-id-e. It rhymes with feticide, if that helps it stick.

What does set-aside mean?

noun

  1. Something that is set aside for a specific purpose
  2. (Britain and Europe) land that has been taken out of agricultural production to reduce crop surpluses

adjective

  1. That has or have been set aside
  2. Taken out of agricultural production

Words that rhyme with set-aside

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feticide

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "set-aside"?▾

"Set-aside" has 4 syllables: set · as · id · e.

What does "set-aside" mean?▾

Set-aside: Something that is set aside for a specific purpose

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