How to pronounce unsettle
Say it like un-SET-ul. Unsettle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- un
- SET
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsettle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of unsettle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SET-ul.
What does unsettle mean?
- To make upset or uncomfortable“Don't unsettle the horses or they'll bolt.”
- To bring into disorder or disarray
Where does unsettle come from?
From un- + settle.
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Words that rhyme with unsettle
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Questions about saying unsettle
How do you pronounce unsettle?
Say un-SET-ul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɛtəl/. In British English it is /ənˈsɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsettle?
Unsettle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: un · SET · ul.
Is unsettle 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 /ənˈsɛtəl/ (un-SET-ul).