How to pronounce variac
Say it like VAIR-ree-ak. Variac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAIR).
- VAIR
- ree
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of variac
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAIR-ree-ak.
What does variac mean?
- A type of variable autotransformer in which the output voltage is varied by twisting a dial.
Where does variac come from?
From the trademark Variac, presumably from variable AC.
Words that rhyme with variac
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of variac.
Questions about saying variac
How do you pronounce variac?
Say VAIR-ree-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrriˌæk/. In British English it is /ˈvɛəriˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variac?
Variac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAIR). Broken into parts: VAIR · ree · ak.
Is variac pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɛəriˌæk/ (VAIR-ree-ak).