To pronounce "settee", say SETT-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /sɛˈtiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sɛˈtiː/
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"settee" has 2 syllables: sett-ee. It rhymes with petty and jetty, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: setae — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Settee" has 2 syllables: sett · ee.
The IPA transcription of "settee" is /sɛˈtiː/.
Settee: A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.
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