How to pronounce varieties
Say it like vuh-RY-uh-teez. Varieties has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- vuh
- RY
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varieties 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.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of varieties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-RY-uh-teez.
What does varieties mean?
- plural of variety. How to pronounce variety
Questions about saying varieties
How do you pronounce varieties?
Say vuh-RY-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /vəˈraɪətiz/. In British English it is /vəˈraɪətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varieties?
Varieties has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: vuh · RY · uh · teez.
Is varieties 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 /vəˈraɪətiz/ (vuh-RY-uh-teez).