How to pronounce settlement

settlement

/ˈsetəlmənt/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

All radial streets lead to the center of the settlement.

How do you pronounce settlement?

Settlement is pronounced /ˈsetəlmənt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in settlement?

Settlement has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in settlement?

The first syllable: /ˈsetəlmənt/.