How to pronounce setups
Say it like SET-uhps. Setups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET).
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- SET
- uhps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Setups 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.
- uhpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of setups
American and British speakers say setups in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛˌtʌps/ in the US and /ˈsɛˌtʌps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SET-uhps.
What does setups mean?
- plural of setup How to pronounce setup
Questions about saying setups
How do you pronounce setups?
Say SET-uhps. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌtʌps/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌtʌps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in setups?
Setups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET). Broken into parts: SET · uhps.
Do Americans and Brits say setups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛˌtʌps/ and the British form is /ˈsɛˌtʌps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.