How to pronounce setiform
Say it like SEE-tuh-form. Setiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- tuh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Setiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- formGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of setiform
- 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: SEE-tuh-fawm.
What does setiform mean?
- Having the shape or structure of bristles.
Where does setiform come from?
From Latin saeta (“bristle”) + -form.
Questions about saying setiform
How do you pronounce setiform?
Say SEE-tuh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈsitəˌfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːtəˌfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in setiform?
Setiform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · tuh · form.
Is setiform 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 /ˈsiːtəˌfɔːm/ (SEE-tuh-fawm).