How to pronounce setup

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

British/ˈsɛtʌp/

What does setup mean?

nounEquipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.

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

The fashion in which something is organized or arranged.

“The classroom setup was simple and efficient.”

A situation orchestrated to frame someone; a covert effort to place the blame on somebody.

“Trust me, that was a setup!”

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