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settlement
Definition:
(nou) a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government (nou) a community of people smaller than a town (nou) a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it (nou) the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies (nou) something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making (nou) an area where a group of families live together (nou) termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsetlmənt
Examples:
Dyne was a signatory to that settlement agreement.
The terms of the settlement are protected by a confidentiality agreement.
It requires immediate settlement.
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Common mistakes of settlement pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "set-LE-ment" instead of the correct "SET-le-ment" /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ (US) /ˈsɛt.əl.mənt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Overpronouncing "t": A common error is overemphasizing the "t" in "settlement," leading to "sett-le-ment" with a pronounced "t." The correct pronunciation is smoother: /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Dropping the schwa: Some may omit the schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "SET-tle-ment." This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Remember that the schwa is a quick, unstressed sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the vowel in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "sit" instead of "set." The correct sound is /ɛ/. Tip: Practice differentiating between /ɪ/ and /ɛ/ for clarity.
- Ignoring syllable division: Some speakers may blend the syllables, saying "settl-ment" without a clear division. The correct pronunciation maintains distinct syllables: "SET-le-ment." Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable for better understanding.