How to pronounce settling
Say it like SET-uh-ling. Settling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET).
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- SET
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Settling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of settling
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SET-uh-ling.
What does settling mean?
- a gradual sinking to a lower level
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying settling
How do you pronounce settling?
Say SET-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in settling?
Settling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SET). Broken into parts: SET · uh · ling.
Is settling 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 /ˈsɛtəlɪŋ/ (SET-uh-ling).