How many syllables in severely?

Syllables in severely

3

se·vere·ly

Severely has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say severely

Pronunciation/səˈvɪɹli/
3 syllables, se-VERE-ly · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in severely?
Severely has three syllables.
How do you divide severely into syllables?
Severely divides as se-vere-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in severely?
The second syllable (se-VERE-ly).

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