The word "filmsetter" is spelled as /ˈfɪlmˌsɛtər/. It consists of two parts: "film" and "setter". "Film" is pronounced as /fɪlm/, while "setter" is pronounced as /ˈsɛtər/. The word refers to a person who sets or arranges type for printing in a machine that produces photographic films. The spelling of "filmsetter" seems straightforward and follows the English convention, where two words are combined to make a new word, but broken up by a hyphen for clarity.
The word "filmsetter" does not have a specific etymology as it is not a widely recognized term in the English language. However, it can be inferred that "filmsetter" is a combination of the words "film" and "setter". "Film" refers to a thin layer or sheet used for photography or cinema, while "setter" typically denotes a person or thing that sets or arranges something. Therefore, "filmsetter" could be understood as a term related to arranging or setting films, possibly in the context of movie production or distribution.