To pronounce "severely", say SEV-er-ely — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SEV-er-ely
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"severely" has 3 syllables: sev-er-ely. It rhymes with merely and austerely, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Severely" has 3 syllables: sev · er · ely.
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