How to Pronounce "set on fire"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
SET-awn-FY-er
sˈɛt/ /ˈɒn/ /fˈaɪə
SET-on-FY-uh
Definition
To make something start burning, either accidentally or on purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
sˈɛt/ /ˈɒn/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-awn-FY-er
UK
SET-on-FY-uh
Listen in Context
They set the pile of leaves on fire.
Don’t set the paper on fire by accident.
Someone set the old house on fire last night.
The fireworks accidentally set the grass on fire.