How to pronounce setter
Say it like SET-er. Setter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET).
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- SET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Setter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of setter
- 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: SET-uh.
What does setter mean?
- A typesetter.“Any query to the setter is required to be addressed as such (e.g., "Setter: Please check"); otherwise it will be treated as a query to the author.”
- One who sets something, such as a challenge or an examination.“The exam was so hard we assumed the question setter must have been in a bad mood.”
- Any of several long-haired breeds of hunting dog that set when they have scented game.“She has a spaniel and a red setter.”
Where does setter come from?
The hunting dogs are so named because when they scent the game, they set (that is, strike a certain stance).
Words that rhyme with setter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of setter.
Questions about saying setter
How do you pronounce setter?
Say SET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in setter?
Setter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET). Broken into parts: SET · er.
Is setter 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 /ˈsɛtə/ (SET-uh).