How to Pronounce “severe

word

/səˈvɪɹ/
suh-VEER
/sɪvˈiə/
si-VEE-uh

IPA Transcription

American English

/səˈvɪɹ/

British English

/sɪvˈiə/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

suh-VEER

UK

si-VEE-uh

Listen in Context

He had severe pain in his back.

The storm caused severe damage to the town.

Our school has severe rules about cheating.

She gave me a severe look and told me to sit down.