How to pronounce varietal
Say it like vuh-REE-tul. Varietal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- vuh
- REE
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varietal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of varietal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-REE-tul.
What does varietal mean?
- Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.
- Made from a single specific variety (especially of grapes in wine).
- Of or relating to a variety of a language.
- A wine made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of grape, which carries the name of that grape.“The varietal Merlot has rich red color and a robust fruity taste. Cabernet Sauvignon is a varietal that descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.”
- A coffee made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of coffee bean.
Where does varietal come from?
From variety + -al.
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Words that rhyme with varietal
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Questions about saying varietal
How do you pronounce varietal?
Say vuh-REE-tul. The American pronunciation is /vəˈritəl/. In British English it is /vəˈriːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varietal?
Varietal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: vuh · REE · tul.
Is varietal 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 /vəˈriːtəl/ (vuh-REE-tul).