How many syllables in severe?

Syllables in severe

2

se·vere

Severe has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say severe

Pronunciation/səˈvɪɹ/
2 syllables, se-VERE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say severe slowly and listen for each vowel sound: se, vere. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with severe

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Questions

How many syllables are in severe?
Severe has two syllables.
How do you divide severe into syllables?
Severe divides as se-vere.
Which syllable is stressed in severe?
The second syllable (se-VERE).

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