How to Pronounce Seven

To pronounce "seven", say SEV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛv.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsɛv.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seven”

"seven" has 2 syllables: sev-en. It rhymes with heaven and eleven, if that helps it stick.

What does seven mean?

noun

  1. The digit/figure 7 or an occurrence thereof.

    “He wrote three sevens on the paper.”

  2. A card bearing seven pips.

numeral

  1. A numerical value equal to 7; the number following six and preceding eight. This many dots: (•••••••).
  2. Describing a group or set with seven elements.

Words that rhyme with seven

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavenelevenleavendevonbevenbevanchevonevonprevinestefan

Related words

heptadviicardinalsevenerseptetsevenfoldnineseventh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seven"?▾

"Seven" has 2 syllables: sev · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "seven"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seven" is /ˈsɛv.ən/.

What does "seven" mean?▾

Seven: The digit/figure 7 or an occurrence thereof.

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