How to Pronounce "settlements"
word
ˈsɛtəɫmənts
SET-uhl-muhnts
sˈɛtəlmənts
SET-uhl-muhnts
Definition
Small communities or groups of people who move to live in a new place; also, official agreements between two parties, especially in legal or financial contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛtəɫmənts
British English
sˈɛtəlmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-uhl-muhnts
UK
SET-uhl-muhnts
Listen in Context
There are many ancient settlements along the river.
The two companies reached settlements after a long dispute.
People built new settlements in the desert.
Some settlements have grown into large towns over time.