How to Pronounce "settle your affairs"
expression
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈfɛɹz
SET-uhl yor uh-FAIRZ
sˈɛtəl/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐfˈeəz
SET-uhl yaw uh-FAIRZ
Definition
To organize or resolve your personal, financial, or legal matters, usually before a big change like going on a long trip or in preparation for possible death.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈfɛɹz
British English
sˈɛtəl/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐfˈeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-uhl yor uh-FAIRZ
UK
SET-uhl yaw uh-FAIRZ
Listen in Context
The lawyer told him to settle your affairs before the surgery.
You should settle your affairs before moving to another country.
He needs to settle your affairs before retiring.
The doctor told her to settle your affairs just in case the operation doesn’t go well.