How to pronounce varies
Say it like VER-eez. Varies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of varies
American and British speakers say varies in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛriz/ in the US and /ˈvɛəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAIR-reez.
What does varies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vary How to pronounce vary
Words that rhyme with varies
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Questions about saying varies
How do you pronounce varies?
Say VER-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛriz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varies?
Varies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say varies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛriz/ and the British form is /ˈvɛəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.