How to Pronounce Settled

To pronounce "settled", say SETTL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛtl̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛtl̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “settled”

"settled" has 2 syllables: settl-ed. It rhymes with nettled and unsettled, if that helps it stick.

What does settled mean?

verb

  1. To conclude or resolve (something):
  2. To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).

    “to settle her estate”

adjective

  1. Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

    “It took me a while to feel settled after I moved to this big city.”

Synonyms

adjustarrangecomposedecidedetermineestablishfixregulate

Antonyms

removeagitatedisturbwander

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Words that rhyme with settled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nettledunsettledpetalledmettledpetaledmetalledmetaledresettledfettled

Related words

calmestablishedaccomplisheddetermineddefinitesetsituatedbased

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "settled"?▾

"Settled" has 2 syllables: settl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "settled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "settled" is /ˈsɛtl̩d/.

What does "settled" mean?▾

Settled: To conclude or resolve (something):

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