How to pronounce severally
Say it like SEV-ruh-lee. Severally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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- SEV
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Severally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of severally
American and British speakers say severally in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛvrəli/ in the US and /ˈsɛvrəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEV-ruh-lee.
What does severally mean?
- separately
- Several times, repeatedly
Where does severally come from?
From several + -ly.
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Questions about saying severally
How do you pronounce severally?
Say SEV-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛvrəli/. In British English it is /ˈsɛvrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in severally?
Severally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say severally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛvrəli/ and the British form is /ˈsɛvrəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.