How to pronounce varroa
Say it like vuh-ROH-uh. Varroa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- vuh
- ROH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varroa 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of varroa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vuh-ROH-uh.
What does varroa mean?
- Infestation with the mite Varroa destructor, or the disease caused by such mites.“These bees are resistant to varroa.”
Where does varroa come from?
From the genus name Varroa.
Words that rhyme with varroa
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Questions about saying varroa
How do you pronounce varroa?
Say vuh-ROH-uh. The American pronunciation is /vəˈroʊə/. In British English it is /vəˈrəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varroa?
Varroa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: vuh · ROH · uh.
Is varroa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəˈrəʊə/ (vuh-ROH-uh).