How to pronounce setup
Say it like SET-uhp. Setup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET).
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- SET
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Setup 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.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of setup
American and British speakers say setup in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛˌtʌp/ in the US and /ˈsɛˌtʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SET-uhp.
What does setup mean?
- equipment designed to serve a specific function
- the way something is organized or arranged“it takes time to learn the setup around here”
- an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
Where does setup come from?
Deverbal from set up.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying setup
How do you pronounce setup?
Say SET-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌtʌp/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌtʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in setup?
Setup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET). Broken into parts: SET · uhp.
Do Americans and Brits say setup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛˌtʌp/ and the British form is /ˈsɛˌtʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.