How to Pronounce “severed

word

/ˈsɛvɝd/
SEV-urd
/sˈɛvəd/
SEV-uhd

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsɛvɝd/

British English

/sˈɛvəd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SEV-urd

UK

SEV-uhd

Listen in Context

The two companies severed their partnership last year.

Rescuers quickly severed the power supply to prevent danger.

She has severed all ties with her old friends.

The rope was severed by a sharp knife.