How to Pronounce ‘Several’
To pronounce the word ‘several’ correctly, follow these steps:
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Start by pronouncing the initial sound ‘s’. It should sound like the ‘s’ in ‘sit’.
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Next, move on to the second syllable, which is ‘ev’. Pronounce it as ‘ehv’, with a short ‘e’ sound like in ‘bet’, followed by a ‘v’ sound.
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Finally, pronounce the last syllable, ‘er-al’. It should sound like ‘er’ in ‘her’ followed by a short ‘a’ sound, as in ‘cat’.
Put them all together, and you get: ‘SEV-uh-rul’. The stress is on the first syllable, meaning it should be pronounced slightly stronger than the others.
Practice this a few times to get the correct pronunciation of ‘several’. Remember to enunciate clearly and speak slowly at first, then gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable with the pronunciation.