English pronunciation · Words Starting with V
Varying Pronunciation
Varying is pronounced VE-ree-ing, IPA /ˈvɛriɪŋ/.
VE-ree-ing
US /ˈvɛriɪŋ/ · UK /ˈveəriɪŋ/
Syllables: VE · ree · ing (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (present participle) and adjective: Changing, or differing from one case to the next.
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Varying in a Sentence
- The parts arrived in varying sizes.
- Results were good, with varying degrees of delay.
- Costs keep varying from week to week.
Common Mispronunciations of Varying
Not VAR-ying
Three beats run through here, VE then ree then ing, because the y of vary turns into a plain ee.
Not vuh-REE-ing
Vary holds its weight at the front and adding ing leaves it exactly where it was.
Tip: Varying degrees and varying amounts are the two phrases the word turns up in most.
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