Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-set

/sɛt/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.59 in modern English

Syllables: -set
IPA: /sɛt/

3

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form noun from a noun corresponding to astronomical body, to indicate the astronomical body descending below the horizon.

Example Sentences

"sun + -set → sunset"
"moon + -set → moonset"

Phrases

-rise

Frequently Paired Words

-rise

Questions

How do you pronounce -set?: The recorded pronunciation is /sɛt/.
What does -set mean?: Used to form noun from a noun corresponding to astronomical body, to indicate the astronomical body descending below the horizon.

How to pronounce -set

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