How to Pronounce Setter

To pronounce "setter", say SETT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈset.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈset.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “setter”

"setter" has 2 syllables: sett-er. It rhymes with better and letter, if that helps it stick.

What does setter mean?

noun

  1. One who sets something, especially a typesetter.

    “Some crossword setters work for various newspapers under different pseudonyms.”

  2. A long-haired breed of gundog (Wikipedia).

    “She has a spaniel and a red setter.”

Synonyms

mutator

Words that rhyme with setter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

betterletterbettortrendsettersweatergetteretterretternewsletterpacesetterdebtor

Related words

getteraccountableresponsibletypesettercompositortypographerphototypesettertypester

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "setter"?▾

"Setter" has 2 syllables: sett · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "setter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "setter" is /ˈset.ə/.

What does "setter" mean?▾

Setter: One who sets something, especially a typesetter.

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