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Pronunciation: [ˈɒn.sɛts]

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Learn how to use onsets in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) an onset is the beginning part of a word, especially in language learning. It usually refers to the initial sounds that come before the vowel in syllables. For example, in the word 'cat', the 'c' is the onset.

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In the word 'stop', the onset is 'st', which helps us start the word correctly.

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In the word 'apple', there is no onset because it starts with a vowel sound.

Example

Can you identify the onset in the word 'green'?

Context: “science”

(noun) onsets can also refer to the beginning or start of different events or processes. For instance, in medicine, it can describe when the symptoms of a condition first appear.

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The onset of the storm was sudden, bringing heavy rain and wind very quickly.

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The onset of her cold did not happen gradually; she woke up feeling fine and then got sick later that day.

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When did the onset of your headache begin?

How to pronounce onsets

Pronunciation: [ˈɒn.sɛts]

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