How to pronounce variform
Say it like VER-ih-form. Variform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɛrɪfɔrm/VER-ih-form
UK British/ˈværɪfɔːm/VAR-ih-fawm
- VER
- ih
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variform 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of variform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAR-ih-fawm.
What does variform mean?
adjective
- That can take various forms.
- Something that can take various forms.
Where does variform come from?
From vari- + -form.
Questions about saying variform
How do you pronounce variform?
Say VER-ih-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrɪfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈværɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variform?
Variform has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ih · form.
Is variform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈværɪfɔːm/ (VAR-ih-fawm).