How to pronounce pacesetter
Say it like PAY-set-er. Pacesetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- set
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacesetter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pacesetter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAY-set-uh.
What does pacesetter mean?
- One who or that which determines the rate of action through leading.
Where does pacesetter come from?
From pace + setter.
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Questions about saying pacesetter
How do you pronounce pacesetter?
Say PAY-set-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌsɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪˌsɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacesetter?
Pacesetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · set · er.
Is pacesetter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpeɪˌsɛtə/ (PAY-set-uh).