How to Pronounce "subset"
word
ˈsəbˌsɛt
SUB-set
sˈʌbsɛt
SUB-set
Definition
A subset is a smaller group or set that is part of a larger group or set. In math, it means every element of the subset is also in the larger set.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəbˌsɛt
British English
sˈʌbsɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUB-set
UK
SUB-set
Listen in Context
A triangle is a subset of polygons.
Fruits are a subset of foods.
The mathematical set B is a subset of set A.
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