How to Pronounce "sunset"
word
/ˈsənˌsɛt/
SUHN-set
/sˈʌnsɛt/
SUHN-set
Definition
The sunset is the time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon. It can also mean the colors and view in the sky at that time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsənˌsɛt/
British English
/sˈʌnsɛt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHN-set
UK
SUHN-set
Listen in Context
We watched the sunset from the beach.
The sunset was orange and pink tonight.
We arrived just before sunset.
Let's head to the roof — the sunset should be amazing tonight.