How to Pronounce Severity

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/səˈvɛɹɨti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “severity”

"severity" has 3 syllables: sev-er-ity. It rhymes with disparity and asperity, if that helps it stick.

What does severity mean?

noun

  1. The state of being severe.
  2. The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.

    “The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.”

Words that rhyme with severity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityasperityprosperitytemerityclaritypeculiarityparityfamiliaritysincerityceleritydexterityausterity

Related words

harshnessasperityhardshipgrimnessbadnesshardnessstiffnessrigour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "severity"?▾

"Severity" has 3 syllables: sev · er · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "severity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "severity" is /səˈvɛɹɨti/.

What does "severity" mean?▾

Severity: The state of being severe.

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