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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable set
  • 10 letters
Syllables
set-tle-ment: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SET-tle-ment.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛtəlmənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as set-tlement, settle-ment.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide settlement into syllables?

settlement divides as set-tle-ment. set-tle-ment: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in settlement?

Settlement has 3 syllables (set-tle-ment).

Which syllable is stressed in settlement?

The stressed syllable in settlement is set. The 1st syllable is stressed: SET-tle-ment.

How do you pronounce settlement?

/ˈsɛtəlmənt/ in American English.