How to Pronounce Subset

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsʌbˌsɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subset”

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

What does subset mean?

noun

(of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.
“The set \lbrace a, b\rbrace is a both a subset and a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace while the set \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace is a subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace but not a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace.”
A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.
“We asked a subset of the population of the town for their opinion.”

verb

To take a subset of.
To extract only the portions of (a font) that are needed to display a particular document.

Synonyms

subclass

Antonyms

superclass superset

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Words that rhyme with subset

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subset"?▾

"Subset" has 2 syllables: subs · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "subset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subset" is /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/.

What does "subset" mean?▾

Subset: (of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

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