How many syllables in "severely"?

"severely" has 3 sylaby (se - vere - ly).

How to divide "severely"?

"severely" divides into 3 parts: se · vere · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (se... vere... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sylaby

"severely": 3 sylaby.

Sylaby:se·vere·ly

Główny akcent

se-VERE-ly(se · vere · ly)○ ● ○

Stress in "severely" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪˈvɪərli⁄

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Sylabyse·vere·ly

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How many syllables in "severely"?: "severely" has 3 sylaby (se - vere - ly).
How to divide "severely"?: "severely" divides into 3 parts: se · vere · ly.
Where is the stress in "severely"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "severely"?: Say each syllable slowly (se... vere... ly) and listen on SayItVid.