How to Pronounce Settlement

To pronounce "settlement", say SETTL-em-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈset.l.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

settlement

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈset.l.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “settlement”

"settlement" has 3 syllables: settl-em-ent. It rhymes with resettlement, if that helps it stick.

What does settlement mean?

noun

  1. The act of settling.
  2. The state of being settled.

Synonyms

arrangement

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Words that rhyme with settlement

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resettlement

Related words

resolutionliquidationcolonisationcolonizationcolonyvillagesettleconciliation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "settlement"?▾

"Settlement" has 3 syllables: settl · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "settlement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "settlement" is /ˈset.l.mənt/.

What does "settlement" mean?▾

Settlement: The act of settling.

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