How to Pronounce Setup

To pronounce "setup", say SET-up — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛtˌʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsɛtˌʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “setup”

"setup" has 2 syllables: set-up.

What does setup mean?

noun

  1. Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.

    “The laboratory included an elaborate setup for measuring the energy.”

  2. The fashion in which something is organized or arranged.

    “The classroom setup was simple and efficient.”

Synonyms

apparatusframeupstitch-upconfigurationlayout

Related words

apparatusframe-upfixtureset-upfashioningstructurepitfallframe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "setup"?▾

"Setup" has 2 syllables: set · up.

What is the IPA transcription of "setup"?▾

The IPA transcription of "setup" is /ˈsɛtˌʌp/.

What does "setup" mean?▾

Setup: Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.

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