offset

/ˈɔf.sɛt/

Syllables off·set

Stress OFF-set

Phonics Breakdown

off

/ɔf/

short o

set

/sɛt/

short e

Meaning

to counterbalance or compensate for something; a counteracting factor

Sound Reference

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off=/ɔf/(off) + set=/sɛt/(set)

Example

The company planted trees to offset its carbon emissions.