How to pronounce varve
Say it like VARV. Varve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VARV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VARVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of varve
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAHV.
What does varve mean?
- An annual layer of sediment or sedimentary rock.
Where does varve come from?
Borrowed from Swedish varv (“layer”).
Words that rhyme with varve
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Questions about saying varve
How do you pronounce varve?
Say VARV. The American pronunciation is /vɑrv/. In British English it is /vɑːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varve?
Varve is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VARV.
Is varve 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 /vɑːv/ (VAHV).