settler

/ˈsɛtlər/

Syllables set·tler

Stress SET-tler

Phonics Breakdown

set

/sɛt/

short e

tler

/tlər/

er schwa

Meaning

a person who settles in a new country or area

Sound Reference

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set=/sɛt/(set) + tler=/tlər/(butler)

Example

The settler built a small house near the river.