English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Vary Pronunciation
Vary is pronounced VE-ree, IPA /ˈvɛri/.
VE-ree
US /ˈvɛri/ · UK /ˈveəri/
Syllables: VE · ree (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb: To change, or to make something change.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Vary in a Sentence
- Prices vary from shop to shop.
- The route can vary by a mile or two.
- Opening hours vary in the winter.
Common Mispronunciations of Vary
Not VA-ree
An a in front of an r is the air of fair, which is why vary and very land in the same place for most Americans.
Not vuh-REE
Nothing rises at the end, because the opening beat holds everything.
Tip: British English keeps vary a shade longer than very, so the two stay apart.
More words starting with v · Every word in the pronunciation guide