How to Pronounce "sever ties with"
expression
ˈsɛvɝ/ /ˈtaɪz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
SEV-er TYZE with
sˈɛvɐ/ /tˈaɪz/ /wˈɪð
SEV-uh TYZE with
Definition
To officially or completely end a relationship or connection with someone or something, such as a person, organization, or country.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛvɝ/ /ˈtaɪz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
sˈɛvɐ/ /tˈaɪz/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEV-er TYZE with
UK
SEV-uh TYZE with
Listen in Context
The company decided to sever ties with its supplier.
He chose to sever ties with his former business partner.
The country will sever ties with its neighbor due to the conflict.
After the scandal, the celebrity had to sever ties with several brands.