How to Pronounce Settling

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “settling”

"settling" has 2 syllables: settl-ing. It rhymes with unsettling and nettling, if that helps it stick.

What does settling 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”

noun

  1. The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc.
  2. The reckoning or settlement of accounts.

Synonyms

adjustarrangecomposedecidedetermineestablishfixregulate

Antonyms

removeagitatedisturbwander

Words that rhyme with settling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsettlingnettlingfettlingmetallingmetalingdettlingetling

Related words

subsidingsubsidencerehousingsettlementresettlementsettlerclearinghandling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "settling"?▾

"Settling" has 2 syllables: settl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "settling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "settling" is /ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/.

What does "settling" mean?▾

Settling: To conclude or resolve (something):

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