How to pronounce severs
Say it like SEV-erz. Severs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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US American/ˈsɛvɚz/SEV-erz
UK British/ˈsɛvəz/SEV-uz
- SEV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Severs 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of severs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEV-uz.
What does severs mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sever How to pronounce sever
Questions about saying severs
How do you pronounce severs?
Say SEV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in severs?
Severs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · erz.
Is severs 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 /ˈsɛvəz/ (SEV-uz).