How to pronounce variegated
Say it like VER-ee-uh-gay-tid. Variegated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- ee
- uh
- gay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variegated 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of variegated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VAIR-ree-uh-gay-tid.
What does variegated mean?
- Streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color.
- Very colorful.
- Varied, heterogeneous, motley
- simple past and past participle of variegate How to pronounce variegate
Where does variegated come from?
From variegate + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying variegated
How do you pronounce variegated?
Say VER-ee-uh-gay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛriəˌɡeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variegated?
Variegated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ee · uh · gay · tid.
Is variegated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/ (VAIR-ree-uh-gay-tid).