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How to pronounce resettle

Say it like ree-SET-ul. Resettle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).

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US American/riˈsɛtəl/ree-SET-ul
UK British/riˈsɛtəl/ree-SET-ul
  • ree
  • SET
  • ul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Resettle pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  3. ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of resettle

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: ree-SET-ul.

What does resettle mean?

verb
  1. To settle in a different place.
  2. To force someone to settle in a different place.

Where does resettle come from?

From re- + settle.

Words that rhyme with resettle

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Questions about saying resettle

How do you pronounce resettle?

Say ree-SET-ul. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɛtəl/. In British English it is /riˈsɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in resettle?

Resettle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: ree · SET · ul.

Is resettle pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riˈsɛtəl/ (ree-SET-ul).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).