English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Various Pronunciation
Various is pronounced VE-ree-uhs, IPA /ˈvɛriəs/.
VE-ree-uhs
US /ˈvɛriəs/ · UK /ˈveərɪəs/
Syllables: VE · ree · uhs (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Of several different kinds, or more than one.
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Various in a Sentence
- Various people have asked the same question.
- The box held various tools and a great deal of dust.
- We tried various routes and all of them were blocked.
Common Mispronunciations of Various
Not VAR-yuhs
Squeezing the middle out leaves two beats where the word wants three. The ee before the ending has to be heard.
Not VAY-ree-uhs
The opening vowel is the e of bed heading towards air. It is the same sound as in vary.
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