How To Pronounce Varying
varying
In British English, varying is pronounced /ˈveə.ri.ɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈveə.ri.ɪ̃ŋ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈver.i.ɪŋ/.
Varying has three 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
Varying has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Varying
How do you pronounce varying in British English?
In British English, varying is pronounced /ˈveə.ri.ɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈveə.ri.ɪ̃ŋ].
How do you pronounce varying in American English?
In American English, varying is pronounced /ˈver.i.ɪŋ/.
How many syllables are in varying?
Varying has three syllables, /veə/ + /ri/ + /ɪŋ/.
Where is the stress in varying?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /veə/.
Do British and American English pronounce varying the same way?
No. British English has /ˈveə.ri.ɪŋ/ and American English has /ˈver.i.ɪŋ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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