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How to pronounce settler

settler
/ˈsetələr/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈsetlər/.

Settler, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Settlers were forced off their land.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce settler?

Settler is pronounced /ˈsetələr/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈsetlər/, is also used.

How many syllables are in settler?

Settler has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in settler?

The first syllable: /ˈsetələr/.

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