How many syllables in "severe"?

"severe" has 2 lettergrepen (se - vere).

How to divide "severe"?

"severe" divides into 2 parts: se · vere.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"severe": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:se·vere

Hoofdklemtoon

se-VERE(se · vere)○ ●

Stress in "severe" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪˈvɪər⁄

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IPAsɪˈvɪər

Lettergrepense·vere

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How many syllables in "severe"?: "severe" has 2 lettergrepen (se - vere).
How to divide "severe"?: "severe" divides into 2 parts: se · vere.
Where is the stress in "severe"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "severe"?: Say each syllable slowly (se... vere) and listen on SayItVid.