How to Pronounce Variants

To pronounce "variants", say VAR-iants — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛɹi.ənts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvɛɹi.ənts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “variants”

"variants" has 2 syllables: var-iants.

What does variants mean?

noun

  1. Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

    “All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”.”

  2. A different sequence of a gene (locus).

Related words

variancevariationvariateversionformdifferentdiscrepancystrain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "variants"?▾

"Variants" has 2 syllables: var · iants.

What is the IPA transcription of "variants"?▾

The IPA transcription of "variants" is /ˈvɛɹi.ənts/.

What does "variants" mean?▾

Variants: Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

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