How to pronounce variegate
Say it like VER-ih-gayt. Variegate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɛrɪɡeɪt/VER-ih-gayt
UK British/ˈvɛriəɡeɪt/VER-ee-uh-gayt
- VER
- ih
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variegate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of variegate
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: VER-ee-uh-gayt.
What does variegate mean?
verb
- To add variety to something.
- To change the appearance of something, especially by covering with patches or streaks of different colour.
- To dapple.
- variegated
Where does variegate come from?
From Late Latin variegāre (“to make of various sorts or colors”), from Latin varius (“various”) + agere (“to make, do”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying variegate
How do you pronounce variegate?
Say VER-ih-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrɪɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɛriəɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variegate?
Variegate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ih · gayt.
Is variegate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈvɛriəɡeɪt/ (VER-ee-uh-gayt).