How to Pronounce "set in your ways"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪz
SET-in-yer-WAYZ
sˈɛt/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪz
SET-in-yaw-WAYZ
Definition
To be unwilling to change your habits, routines, or opinions, especially as you get older.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪz
British English
sˈɛt/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-in-yer-WAYZ
UK
SET-in-yaw-WAYZ
Listen in Context
My grandfather is set in his ways and refuses to try new food.
Some people become set in their ways as they get older.
You shouldn’t be set in your ways if you want to learn new things.
"He’s really set in his ways when it comes to his morning routine," she laughed.