How to pronounce variations
Say it like ver-ee-AY-shunz. Variations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- ver
- ee
- AY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of variations
American and British speakers say variations in essentially the same way: /ˌvɛriˈeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌvɛərɪˈeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: vair-rih-AY-shunz.
What does variations mean?
- plural of variation How to pronounce variation
Words that rhyme with variations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of variations.
Questions about saying variations
How do you pronounce variations?
Say ver-ee-AY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛriˈeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌvɛərɪˈeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variations?
Variations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: ver · ee · AY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say variations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɛriˈeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌvɛərɪˈeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.