How to pronounce setim
Say it like SEE-tim. Setim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsitɪm/SEE-tim
UK British/ˈsiːtɪm/SEE-tim
- SEE
- tim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Setim 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.
- timKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of setim
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEE-tim.
What does setim mean?
noun
- Alternative form of shittim.
Questions about saying setim
How do you pronounce setim?
Say SEE-tim. The American pronunciation is /ˈsitɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːtɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in setim?
Setim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · tim.
Is setim 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 /ˈsiːtɪm/ (SEE-tim).