How many syllables in severance?
Syllables in severance
3 or 2
sev·er·ance
Severance has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say severance
| Said as /ˈsɛˌvɝəns/ | 3 syllables, SEV-er-ance · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈsɛvɹəns/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say severance slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sev, er, ance. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in severance?
- Severance has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide severance into syllables?
- Severance divides as sev-er-ance.
- Which syllable is stressed in severance?
- The first syllable (SEV-er-ance).