How to Pronounce Several

To pronounce "several", say SEV-er-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “several”

"several" has 3 syllables: sev-er-al.

What does several mean?

noun

  1. An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).
  2. Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual.

adverb

  1. By itself; severally.

Related words

variousrespectivedifferentsomeindividualsundryvarietyvaried

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "several"?▾

"Several" has 3 syllables: sev · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "several"?▾

The IPA transcription of "several" is /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/.

What does "several" mean?▾

Several: An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

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