How to pronounce severer
Say it like SEV-ir-er. Severer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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US American/ˈsɛˌvɪrɚ/SEV-ir-er
UK British/ˈsɛˌvɪrə/SEV-ir-uh
- SEV
- ir
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Severer 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.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of severer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEV-ir-uh.
What does severer mean?
Questions about saying severer
How do you pronounce severer?
Say SEV-ir-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛˌvɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛˌvɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in severer?
Severer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · ir · er.
Is severer 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 /ˈsɛˌvɪrə/ (SEV-ir-uh).