How to Pronounce "set down as"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
SET DOUN AZ, EZ
sˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈæs
SET DOUN AS
Definition
To judge or consider someone or something as having a particular quality or being a certain type of person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
sˈɛt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET DOUN AZ, EZ
UK
SET DOUN AS
Listen in Context
Many people set him down as a genius.
The teacher set her down as shy.
They set the story down as a lie.
He was unfairly set down as irresponsible because of one mistake.