How to Pronounce "settle on"
expression
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SET-uhl-awn
sˈɛtəl/ /ˈɒn
SET-uhl-on
Definition
To finally choose or decide on something after considering different options.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛtəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
sˈɛtəl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-uhl-awn
UK
SET-uhl-on
Listen in Context
It took us hours to settle on a movie to watch.
We couldn't settle on a date for the meeting.
After much discussion, I finally settled on the blue shirt.
Have you settled on a place for dinner yet?