How to Pronounce Severing

To pronounce "severing", say SEV-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛvɹ̩ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɛvɹ̩ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “severing”

"severing" has 3 syllables: sev-er-ing. It rhymes with endeavoring and levering, if that helps it stick.

What does severing 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.

noun

  1. The act by which something is severed.

Synonyms

becutcut off

Words that rhyme with severing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endeavoringlevering

Related words

severancebreakingblockingseparationbeheadingseparatingslittingnipping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "severing"?▾

"Severing" has 3 syllables: sev · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "severing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "severing" is /ˈsɛvɹ̩ɪŋ/.

What does "severing" mean?▾

Severing: To cut free.

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