How to Pronounce Variance

To pronounce "variance", say VAR-ianc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛːɹi.əns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/ˈvɛːɹi.əns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “variance”

"variance" has 3 syllables: var-ianc-e. It rhymes with invariance, if that helps it stick.

What does variance mean?

noun

  1. The act of varying or the state of being variable.
  2. A difference between what is expected and what is observed; deviation.

Words that rhyme with variance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

invariance

Related words

variationvariablenessvariabilityvariantdivisiondivergencedisagreementdiscrepancy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "variance"?▾

"Variance" has 3 syllables: var · ianc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "variance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "variance" is /ˈvɛːɹi.əns/.

What does "variance" mean?▾

Variance: The act of varying or the state of being variable.

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