How to pronounce variables
Say it like VER-ee-uh-bulz. Variables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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US American/ˈvɛriəbəlz/VER-ee-uh-bulz
UK British/ˈvɛərɪəbəlz/VAIR-reer-bulz
- VER
- ee
- uh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variables pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of variables
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: VAIR-reer-bulz.
What does variables mean?
noun
- plural of variable How to pronounce variable
Questions about saying variables
How do you pronounce variables?
Say VER-ee-uh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛriəbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛərɪəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variables?
Variables has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ee · uh · bulz.
Is variables pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈvɛərɪəbəlz/ (VAIR-reer-bulz).