How to Pronounce "severity"
word
sɪˈvɛɹɪti
si-VER-i-tee
səvˈɛɹɪti
suh-VER-i-tee
Definition
The quality of being very serious, strict, or intense. It can refer to how bad a situation or problem is, or how harsh someone's actions or rules are.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪˈvɛɹɪti
British English
səvˈɛɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-VER-i-tee
UK
suh-VER-i-tee
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the severity of her injury.
We don't know the severity of the problem yet.
The storm's severity surprised everyone.
He didn't realize the severity of the situation until it was too late.