How to pronounce severing
Say it like SEV-uh-ring. Severing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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- SEV
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Severing 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of severing
American and British speakers say severing in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɛvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEV-uh-ring.
What does severing mean?
- present participle and gerund of sever How to pronounce sever
- The act by which something is severed.
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Questions about saying severing
How do you pronounce severing?
Say SEV-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in severing?
Severing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say severing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.