How to pronounce settlements
Say it like SET-ul-munts. Settlements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET).
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- SET
- ul
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Settlements pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of settlements
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SET-ul-munts.
What does settlements mean?
- plural of settlement How to pronounce settlement
Questions about saying settlements
How do you pronounce settlements?
Say SET-ul-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛtəlmənts/. In British English it is /ˈsɛtəlmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in settlements?
Settlements has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET). Broken into parts: SET · ul · munts.
Is settlements 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 /ˈsɛtəlmənts/ (SET-ul-munts).