How to pronounce variably
Say it like VER-ee-uh-blee. Variably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
- VER
- ee
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of variably
American and British speakers say variably in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛriəbli/ in the US and /ˈvɛəriəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAIR-ree-uh-blee.
What does variably mean?
- In a variable manner.
Where does variably come from?
From variable + -ly.
Questions about saying variably
How do you pronounce variably?
Say VER-ee-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛriəbli/. In British English it is /ˈvɛəriəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variably?
Variably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ee · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say variably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛriəbli/ and the British form is /ˈvɛəriəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.