How to Pronounce Setting

To pronounce "setting", say SETT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “setting”

"setting" has 2 syllables: sett-ing. It rhymes with besetting and upsetting, if that helps it stick.

What does setting mean?

verb

  1. To put (something) down, to rest.

    “Set the tray there.”

  2. To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.

    “I have set my heart on running the marathon.”

verb

  1. To divide a class group in a subject according to ability

noun

  1. The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
  2. The act of setting.

    “the setting of the sun”

Synonyms

layputset downlight

Antonyms

extinguishput outquenchpick up

Words that rhyme with setting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besettingupsettingbloodlettingpettinginterpretingwettingnettinggettingjettingfrettingoffsettingsweating

Related words

scenescopebackgroundmountscenariocontextbackdrop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "setting"?▾

"Setting" has 2 syllables: sett · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "setting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "setting" is /ˈsɛtɪŋ/.

What does "setting" mean?▾

Setting: To put (something) down, to rest.

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