How to Pronounce "set store by"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈstɔɹ/ /ˈbaɪ
SET STOR BY
sˈɛt/ /stˈɔː/ /bˈaɪ
SET STAW BY
Definition
To consider something important or valuable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈstɔɹ/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
sˈɛt/ /stˈɔː/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET STOR BY
UK
SET STAW BY
Listen in Context
He sets store by punctuality at work.
Many people set store by good manners.
She sets great store by family traditions.
I don't set much store by what people say about me.