Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

setting

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.77 in modern English

Syllables
set-ting
IPA
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

noun

The act of setting (various senses).

noun

A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.

noun

A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.

noun

The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.

noun

Hunting with a setter.

noun

Something set in, or inserted.

noun

A piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music).

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

settings (plural)

Derived Forms

bonesetting firesetting gemsetting hooksetting imagesetting nonsetting pacesetting pinsetting scenesetting settingless stonesetting subsetting

Phrases

factory setting final setting time group setting initial setting time setting room setting time agenda-setting felon-setting

Synonyms

mise en scene stage setting mount place setting scene context circumstance background scope

Rhymes With

getting letting betting forgetting sweating upsetting netting vetting petting regretting wetting offsetting

Questions

How do you pronounce setting?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɛtɪŋ/.
What does setting mean?
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

How to pronounce setting

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “setting”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈsɛtɪŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “setting” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.