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How to pronounce severe in American English
“severe” pronunciation by American speakers
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Severe dengue is characterized by severe plasma leakage, severe bleeding, and severe organ impairment.
CDC
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severe to the least severe, I guess. - [Christopher] Sure.
NTSB
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to severe, we're going to treat it as severe.
FAA
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