To pronounce "varies", say VAR-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛəɹiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈvɛəɹiːz/
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"varies" has 2 syllables: var-ies. It rhymes with contemporaries and luminaries, if that helps it stick.
verb
“He varies his magic tricks so as to minimize the possibility that any given audience member will see the same trick twice.”
“You should vary your diet. Eating just bread will do you harm in the end.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Varies" has 2 syllables: var · ies.
The IPA transcription of "varies" is /ˈvɛəɹiːz/.
Varies: To change with time or a similar parameter.
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