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How to pronounce setae

Say it like SEE-tee. Setae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsiti/SEE-tee
UK British/ˈsiːti/SEE-tee
  • SEE
  • tee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Setae pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of setae

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: SEE-tee.

What does setae mean?

noun
  1. plural of seta How to pronounce seta

Words that rhyme with setae

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of setae.

Questions about saying setae

How do you pronounce setae?

Say SEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiti/. In British English it is /ˈsiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in setae?

Setae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · tee.

Is setae pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsiːti/ (SEE-tee).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).