How to pronounce varying
Say it like VER-ee-ing. Varying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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- VER
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varying 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of varying
American and British speakers say varying in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛriɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈvɛəriɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAIR-ree-ing.
What does varying mean?
- marked by diversity or difference“the varying angles of roof slope”“nature is infinitely variable”
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Words that rhyme with varying
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Questions about saying varying
How do you pronounce varying?
Say VER-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛriɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvɛəriɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varying?
Varying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say varying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛriɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈvɛəriɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.