How to Pronounce "settle down"
expression
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
SET-uhl DOWN
sˈɛtəl/ /dˈaʊn
SET-uhl DOWN
Definition
To become calm and quiet; also, to start living a more stable and regular life, often by getting married or starting a family.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
sˈɛtəl/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-uhl DOWN
UK
SET-uhl DOWN
Listen in Context
Please settle down and start your work.
It took him a few years to settle down after college.
The children need to settle down before bedtime.
After years of traveling, she finally decided to settle down in a small town.