How to Pronounce "when the dust settles"
expression
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəst/ /ˈsɛtəɫz
WHEN thuh DUHST SET-uhlz
wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌst/ /sˈɛtəlz
WHEN thuh DUST SET-ulz
Definition
This expression means after a situation becomes calm, clear, or normal again, usually after confusion, excitement, or trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəst/ /ˈsɛtəɫz
British English
wˈɛn/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌst/ /sˈɛtəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHEN thuh DUHST SET-uhlz
UK
WHEN thuh DUST SET-ulz
Listen in Context
Let's talk when the dust settles.
When the dust settles, things will make more sense.
We'll decide what to do when the dust settles.
Everyone was upset, but we'll see how people feel when the dust settles.