How to Pronounce "dust settles"
expression
ˈdəst/ /ˈsɛtəɫz
DUHST SET-uhlz
dˈʌst/ /sˈɛtəlz
DUST SET-uhlz
Definition
This expression means that a situation has calmed down, and things have returned to normal after confusion, excitement, or trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəst/ /ˈsɛtəɫz
British English
dˈʌst/ /sˈɛtəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHST SET-uhlz
UK
DUST SET-uhlz
Listen in Context
Let's wait until the dust settles before making a decision.
Things will be clearer once the dust settles.
After the argument, everyone waited for the dust to settle.
We can talk more once the dust settles from all these changes at work.