How to pronounce varicose
Say it like VER-uh-kohs. Varicose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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US American/ˈvɛrəkoʊs/VER-uh-kohs
UK British/ˈværɪkəʊs/VAR-ih-kohs
- VER
- uh
- kohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varicose 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of varicose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VAR-ih-kohs.
What does varicose mean?
adjective
- Abnormally swollen, dilated or knotty.
Questions about saying varicose
How do you pronounce varicose?
Say VER-uh-kohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrəkoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈværɪkəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varicose?
Varicose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · uh · kohs.
Is varicose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈværɪkəʊs/ (VAR-ih-kohs).