How to pronounce varves
Say it like VARVZ. Varves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/vɑrvz/VARVZ
UK British/vɑːvz/VAHVZ
- VARVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VARVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of varves
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAHVZ.
What does varves mean?
noun
- plural of varve How to pronounce varve
Questions about saying varves
How do you pronounce varves?
Say VARVZ. The American pronunciation is /vɑrvz/. In British English it is /vɑːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varves?
Varves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VARVZ.
Is varves 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 /vɑːvz/ (VAHVZ).