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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable vere
  • 8 letters
Syllables
se-vere-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: se-VERE-ly.
Pronunciation
/səˈvɪrli/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as se-verely.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide severely into syllables?

severely divides as se-vere-ly. se-vere-ly: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in severely?

Severely has 3 syllables (se-vere-ly).

Which syllable is stressed in severely?

The stressed syllable in severely is vere. The 2nd syllable is stressed: se-VERE-ly.

How do you pronounce severely?

/səˈvɪrli/ in American English.