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# How to pronounce "pacesetting" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/pæsɛsɛttɪng/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **pa·ce·set·ting**
- **Parts of Speech**: adjective
- **ADJECTIVE**: Defining a pace
  - *Example*: "There’s no dearth of two-step and zydeco rhythm on “Alligator Purse” (Yep Roc), an upbeat new release by BeauSoleil, the pacesetting Cajun-revivalist band."

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (3 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "pacesetting" in real conversation:

### Example 1
> "A democratic leader would survey everyone to figure out the best way to put the puzzle together, and then divvy up the pieces each person needs to handle. A pacesetting leader would set a timer and then dive straight in, while expecting everyone to put together as many pieces as they are. And a coaching leader would show people how to fix the pieces they tried to jam together in a frenzy, and provide a good book on puzzle-solving for everyone to read."
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 5:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSRvDfD451I&t=308s)

### Example 2
> "This style can work well for a team of highly motivated people or overachievers, but perfect is the enemy of good. And it can be exhausting to keep up with a pacesetting leader. But coaching leaders, like every pee-wee football coach, are all about providing support, offering advice, and helping people change and grow."
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 4:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSRvDfD451I&t=256s)

### Example 3
> "We need a fast decision! You know the phrase “do as I say not as I do?” Well, pacesetting leaders want you to “do as I do, now.” They’re more likely to set a highly ambitious goal and adhere to their own high standards."
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 3:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSRvDfD451I&t=239s)


## Related Words & Synonyms

- **Synonyms**: [trendsetting](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/trendsetting)
- **Nearby Vocabulary**: [pac](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/pac), [paca](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/paca), [pacable](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/pacable), [pacahuara](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/pacahuara), [pacara](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/pacara), [pacarana](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/pacarana), [pacate](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/pacate), [pacated](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/pacated)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "pacesetting" correctly?
"pacesetting" is pronounced `/pæsɛsɛttɪng/`. Syllable breakdown: **pa·ce·set·ting**.

### What does "pacesetting" mean in context?
Defining a pace

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