How to Pronounce "set in stone"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstoʊn
SET-in-STOHN
sˈɛt/ /ˈɪn/ /stˈəʊn
SET-in-STOHN
Definition
Used to say that something is fixed and cannot be changed. It often refers to rules, plans, or decisions that seem permanent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstoʊn
British English
sˈɛt/ /ˈɪn/ /stˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-in-STOHN
UK
SET-in-STOHN
Listen in Context
The meeting time isn't set in stone; we can change it if needed.
These rules are not set in stone yet.
Is this deadline set in stone, or can it be extended?
Just because we made a plan doesn't mean it's set in stone.