How to Pronounce "severest"
word
səˈvɪɹəst
suh-VEER-ist
səvˈiəɹəst
suh-VEER-ist
Definition
'Severest' is the superlative form of 'severe', meaning the most serious, strict, or extreme in degree.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈvɪɹəst
British English
səvˈiəɹəst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-VEER-ist
UK
suh-VEER-ist
Listen in Context
That was the severest winter we have ever had.
He gave me the severest warning before the test.
She faced the severest punishment for her actions.
During the crisis, the government imposed the severest restrictions.