How to pronounce varied
Say it like VER-eed. Varied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varied 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.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of varied
American and British speakers say varied in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛrid/ in the US and /ˈvɛərɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAIR-rid.
What does varied mean?
- characterized by variety“immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions”“his work is interesting and varied”
- widely different“varied motives prompt people to join a political party”“varied ethnic traditions of the immigrants”
- broken away from sameness or identity or duplication“her quickly varied answers indicated uncertainty”
Words that rhyme with varied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of varied.
Questions about saying varied
How do you pronounce varied?
Say VER-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrid/. In British English it is /ˈvɛərɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varied?
Varied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say varied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛrid/ and the British form is /ˈvɛərɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.