How to Pronounce Various

To pronounce "various", say VAR-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “various”

"various" has 2 syllables: var-ious. It rhymes with precarious and gregarious, if that helps it stick.

What does various mean?

adjective

  1. Having a broad range (of different elements).

    “The reasons are various.”

  2. That varies or differs from others; variant; different.

    “a various reading of a Biblical text”

Synonyms

diversemanifoldmiscellaneousmotleymultifarioussundry

Words that rhyme with various

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precariousgregariousnefariousvicariouscariousscariousterreoushilariousferreousaquariusmarius

Related words

varieddiverseassortedversatileseveralrespectivedifferentindividual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "various"?▾

"Various" has 2 syllables: var · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "various"?▾

The IPA transcription of "various" is /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/.

What does "various" mean?▾

Various: Having a broad range (of different elements).

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