How to Pronounce "set the table"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
SET thuh TAY-buhl
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
SET thuh TAY-buhl
Definition
To arrange plates, utensils, glasses, and other items on a table before a meal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
British English
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET thuh TAY-buhl
UK
SET thuh TAY-buhl
Listen in Context
Please set the table for dinner.
I will set the table while you cook.
It's your turn to set the table today.
Can you set the table? Guests will be here soon.