How to pronounce variegation
Say it like ver-ee-uh-GAY-shun. Variegation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAY).
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US American/ˌvɛriəˈɡeɪʃən/ver-ee-uh-GAY-shun
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- ver
- ee
- uh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variegation 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does variegation mean?
noun
- A variation in the color of different zones of the same plant.
- The state of being variegated; streaked, spotted.
Where does variegation come from?
From variegate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with variegation
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Questions about saying variegation
How do you pronounce variegation?
Say ver-ee-uh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛriəˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variegation?
Variegation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAY). Broken into parts: ver · ee · uh · GAY · shun.