How to pronounce unsettled
Say it like un-SET-uld. Unsettled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- un
- SET
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unsettled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unsettled
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-SET-uld.
What does unsettled mean?
- Disturbed, upset.“I was unsettled by the sudden outburst, and since I didn't know what to do I just stood there, confused.”
- Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.
- Not populated, having no settlers or other inhabitants.
- simple past and past participle of unsettle How to pronounce unsettle
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Questions about saying unsettled
How do you pronounce unsettled?
Say un-SET-uld. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɛtəld/. In British English it is /ənˈsɛtəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unsettled?
Unsettled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: un · SET · uld.
Is unsettled 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 /ənˈsɛtəld/ (un-SET-uld).