How to Pronounce "setting"
word
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
SE-ding
/sˈɛtɪŋ/
SE-ting
Definition
The place, situation, or background where something happens. It can also mean the way a machine, device, or system is adjusted to work in a particular way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
British English
/sˈɛtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SE-ding
UK
SE-ting
Listen in Context
The mountain village is a beautiful setting for the movie.
Check the setting on the oven before you start cooking.
The school is the main setting of the story.
I love the café, but the setting is a little too noisy for a date.