How to Pronounce Severest

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

SEV-er-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “severest”

"severest" has 3 syllables: sev-er-est. It rhymes with dearest and lyrist, if that helps it stick.

What does severest mean?

adjective

  1. Very bad or intense.
  2. Strict or harsh.

    “a severe taskmaster”

Synonyms

brutalextremehardharshheavyintenserigorousserious

Antonyms

lenientmildminor

Words that rhyme with severest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dearestlyristcareeristnearestclearest

Related words

bloodiestcruellestfiercestfullestgravestharshestheaviestmost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "severest"?▾

"Severest" has 3 syllables: sev · er · est.

What does "severest" mean?▾

Severest: Very bad or intense.

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