How to pronounce trendsetter
Say it like TREND-set-er. Trendsetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREND).
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- TREND
- set
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trendsetter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- setGive this part a little weight. 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 trendsetter
- 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: TREND-set-uh.
What does trendsetter mean?
- Someone who starts a trend, or makes something more popular.
Where does trendsetter come from?
From trend + setter.
Questions about saying trendsetter
How do you pronounce trendsetter?
Say TREND-set-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛndˌsɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛndˌsɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trendsetter?
Trendsetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREND). Broken into parts: TREND · set · er.
Is trendsetter 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 /ˈtrɛndˌsɛtə/ (TREND-set-uh).