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How to pronounce several
/ˈsevrəl/ British English
SEV·rəl
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
se·ve·RAL
✓ Say
SEV·rəl
My tip
Just 2 beats: SEV-rəl.
In a sentence
I’ve been there several times.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: SEV-rəl.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce several?
In British English, several is pronounced /ˈsevrəl/. Say it like this: SEV-rəl. Just 2 beats: SEV-rəl.
How many syllables are in several?
When you say it, several has 2 syllables: SEV-rəl. The strong beat is the first one, SEV.
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