How do you pronounce "settle"?

In American English: /ˈsɛtəl/ (SEHT-uhl). In British English: /sˈɛtəl/ (S-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛtəl/ (SEHT-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɛtəl/ (S-eht).

Is "settle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛtəl/ (SEHT-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɛtəl/ (S-eht).

How to Pronounce "settle"

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settle

/ˈsɛtəl/

SEHT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sɛtset·əltle

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