How to Pronounce "settle a score"
expression
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈskɔɹ
SET-luh SKOR
sˈɛtəl/ /æɪ/ /skˈɔː
SET-uhl SKAW
Definition
To take action to get even with someone or to punish them for something they did to you in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈskɔɹ
British English
sˈɛtəl/ /æɪ/ /skˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-luh SKOR
UK
SET-uhl SKAW
Listen in Context
He wanted to settle a score with his old rival.
The hero returned to settle a score with the villain.
They finally had a chance to settle a score on the court.
It's been years, but he still wants to settle a score from high school.