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.