How to Pronounce Variations

To pronounce "variations", say VAR-iat-ions — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “variations”

"variations" has 3 syllables: var-iat-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does variations mean?

noun

  1. The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
  2. A related but distinct thing.

    “All of his soups are variations on a single recipe.”

Synonyms

magnetic declination

Words that rhyme with variations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

variancevariantversionfluctuationadaptationsadjustmentsalterationsalternative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "variations"?▾

"Variations" has 3 syllables: var · iat · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "variations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "variations" is /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/.

What does "variations" mean?▾

Variations: The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

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