How to pronounce settlers
Say it like SET-lerz. Settlers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET).
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US American/ˈsɛtlɚz/SET-lerz
UK British/ˈsɛtləz/SET-luz
- SET
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Settlers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of settlers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SET-luz.
What does settlers mean?
noun
- plural of settler How to pronounce settler
Questions about saying settlers
How do you pronounce settlers?
Say SET-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛtlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛtləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in settlers?
Settlers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET). Broken into parts: SET · lerz.
Is settlers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛtləz/ (SET-luz).