How to pronounce setpoint
Say it like SET-poynt. Setpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET).
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- SET
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Setpoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- poyntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of setpoint
American and British speakers say setpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SET-poynt.
What does setpoint mean?
- The command signal or value which is fed into a controller to establish the target or desired position or state of the controlled device or process.
Where does setpoint come from?
From set + point.
Questions about saying setpoint
How do you pronounce setpoint?
Say SET-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in setpoint?
Setpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET). Broken into parts: SET · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say setpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.