How to pronounce severed
Say it like SEV-erd. Severed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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US American/ˈsɛvɚd/SEV-erd
UK British/ˈsɛvəd/SEV-ud
- SEV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Severed 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of severed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEV-ud.
What does severed mean?
adjective
- detached by cutting“cut flowers”“a severed head”
Questions about saying severed
How do you pronounce severed?
Say SEV-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in severed?
Severed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · erd.
Is severed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛvəd/ (SEV-ud).