How to Pronounce Severed

To pronounce "severed", say SEV-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

SEV-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “severed”

"severed" has 3 syllables: sev-er-ed. It rhymes with endeavored and brevard, if that helps it stick.

What does severed mean?

verb

  1. To cut free.

    “After he graduated, he severed all links to his family.”

  2. To suffer disjunction; to be parted or separated.

adjective

  1. Separated, cut off or broken apart

    “a severed limb”

Synonyms

becutcut off

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Words that rhyme with severed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endeavoredbrevardevered

Related words

cutshatteredbrokenblockedremovaldecreaseruptureddestroyed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "severed"?▾

"Severed" has 3 syllables: sev · er · ed.

What does "severed" mean?▾

Severed: To cut free.

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