How to pronounce setting

Say it like this: /ˈsɛtɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

What does setting mean?

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

The act of setting (various senses).

“the setting of the sun”

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

adjThat disappears below the horizon.

“the setting sun”

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