How to pronounce variety
Say it like vuh-RY-uh-tee. Variety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- vuh
- RY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variety 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of variety
- 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-tee.
What does variety mean?
- a collection containing a variety of sorts of things“a great assortment of cars was on display”“he had a variety of disorders”
- noticeable heterogeneity“a diversity of possibilities”“the range and variety of his work is amazing”
- (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics“varieties are frequently recognized in botany”
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Words that rhyme with variety
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Questions about saying variety
How do you pronounce variety?
Say vuh-RY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /vəˈraɪəti/. In British English it is /vəˈraɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variety?
Variety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: vuh · RY · uh · tee.
Is variety 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 /vəˈraɪəti/ (vuh-RY-uh-tee).