How to pronounce varmint
Say it like VAR-mint. Varmint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR).
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- VAR
- mint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varmint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of varmint
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAH-mint.
What does varmint mean?
- A pestilent or predatory ground-borne animal, especially one that kills or harasses a farmer's animals or crops.
- An obnoxious person or troublemaker.
Where does varmint come from?
Dialectal form of vermin, derived from Latin vermis (“worm”), c.
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Questions about saying varmint
How do you pronounce varmint?
Say VAR-mint. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑrmɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈvɑːmɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varmint?
Varmint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR). Broken into parts: VAR · mint.
Is varmint 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 /ˈvɑːmɪnt/ (VAH-mint).