onset

/ˈɑnset/

Syllables on·set

Stress ON-set

Phonics Breakdown

on

/ɑn/

short o

set

/set/

short e

Meaning

the beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant

Sound Reference

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on=/ɑn/(on) + set=/set/(set)

Example

Doctors detected the onset of the disease early.