How to Pronounce "settle the score"
expression
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɔɹ
SEH-tuhl thuh SKOR
sˈɛtəl/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɔː
SEH-tuhl thuh SKAW
Definition
To take action to get even with someone because of a past wrong, or to resolve a conflict or disagreement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskɔɹ
British English
sˈɛtəl/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEH-tuhl thuh SKOR
UK
SEH-tuhl thuh SKAW
Listen in Context
He trained hard so he could settle the score with his old rival.
After losing last time, the team is ready to settle the score tonight.
They decided to settle the score and finally talk about their argument.
It's not about revenge—I just want to settle the score and move on.