How many syllables in "severance"?

"severance" has 3 音节 (sev - er - ance).

How to divide "severance"?

"severance" divides into 3 parts: sev · er · ance.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sev... er... ance) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"severance": 3 音节.

音节:sev·er·ance

主重音

SEV-er-ance(sev · er · ance)● ○ ○

Stress in "severance" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛv.ər.əns⁄

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音节sev·er·ance

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