How do you divide settlement into syllables?

Settlement divides as set-tle-ment.

Which syllable is stressed in settlement?

The first syllable (SET-tle-ment).

Syllables in settlement

set·tle·ment

Settlement has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈsɛtəlmənt/ 3 syllables, SET-tle-ment · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say settlement slowly and listen for each vowel sound: set, tle, ment. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in settlement?: Settlement has three syllables.
How do you divide settlement into syllables?: Settlement divides as set-tle-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in settlement?: The first syllable (SET-tle-ment).