How to pronounce setiferous
Say it like see-TIF-uh-rus. Setiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF).
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- see
- TIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Setiferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of setiferous
American and British speakers say setiferous in essentially the same way: /siˈtɪfərəs/ in the US and /siˈtɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: see-TIF-uh-rus.
What does setiferous mean?
- Having bristles; bristly.
Where does setiferous come from?
1828, from Latin sēta (“bristle”) + -iferous (“bearing”).
Words that rhyme with setiferous
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Questions about saying setiferous
How do you pronounce setiferous?
Say see-TIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /siˈtɪfərəs/. In British English it is /siˈtɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in setiferous?
Setiferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF). Broken into parts: see · TIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say setiferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /siˈtɪfərəs/ and the British form is /siˈtɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.