How to Pronounce "set back"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈbæk
SET-bak
sˈɛt/ /bˈæk
SET-bak
Definition
To cause something or someone to be delayed, or to make progress more difficult. It can also mean to cost someone extra time or money unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈbæk
British English
sˈɛt/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-bak
UK
SET-bak
Listen in Context
The rain set back the construction project.
Her illness set back her studies.
The repairs will set back the opening date.
That car repair really set me back $500.