beset

/bɪˈsɛt/

Syllables be·set

Stress be-SET

Phonics Breakdown

be

/bɪ/

short i

set

/sɛt/

short e

Meaning

to trouble or surround someone or something with difficulties

Sound Reference

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be=/bɪ/(begin) + set=/sɛt/(set)

Example

The project was beset by unexpected problems.