How To Pronounce Varies
varies
In British English, varies is pronounced /ˈveə.riz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈveə.riz]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈver.iz/.
Varies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Varies has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Varies
How do you pronounce varies in British English?
In British English, varies is pronounced /ˈveə.riz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈveə.riz].
How do you pronounce varies in American English?
In American English, varies is pronounced /ˈver.iz/.
How many syllables are in varies?
Varies has two syllables, /veə/ + /riz/.
Where is the stress in varies?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /veə/.
Do British and American English pronounce varies the same way?
No. British English has /ˈveə.riz/ and American English has /ˈver.iz/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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