How to Pronounce Sunset

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sunset”

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

What does sunset mean?

noun

The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon.
The changes in color of the sky at sunset.

verb

To phase out.
“We'll be sunsetting version 1.9 of the software shortly after releasing version 2.0 next quarter.”

Synonyms

last terminal twilight end final act swansong dusk nightfall

Antonyms

sunrise

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Words that rhyme with sunset

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 "sunset"?▾

"Sunset" has 2 syllables: suns · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "sunset"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sunset" is /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/.

What does "sunset" mean?▾

Sunset: The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon.

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