How to pronounce variate
Say it like VAR-ee-it. Variate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce variate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VAR
- ee
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of variate
American and British speakers say variate in essentially the same way: /ˈværiɪt/ in the US and /ˈvɛərieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAIR-ree-ayt.
What does variate mean?
- Random variable.
- A measurable quantity capable of taking on a number of values.
- A variable, often the set of x values plotted on a graph.
- To alter; to vary; to make or become different.
Where does variate come from?
From Latin variatus, past participle of variare.
Questions about saying variate
How do you pronounce variate?
Say VAR-ee-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈværiɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɛərieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variate?
Variate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR). Broken into parts: VAR · ee · it.
Do Americans and Brits say variate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈværiɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvɛərieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.