How to pronounce vagaries
Say it like VAY-guh-reez. Vagaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- guh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vagaries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vagaries
American and British speakers say vagaries in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪɡəriz/ in the US and /ˈveɪɡəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-guh-reez.
What does vagaries mean?
- plural of vagary How to pronounce vagary
Questions about saying vagaries
How do you pronounce vagaries?
Say VAY-guh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪɡəriz/. In British English it is /ˈveɪɡəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vagaries?
Vagaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · guh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say vagaries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪɡəriz/ and the British form is /ˈveɪɡəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.