To pronounce "vary", say VARY — one syllable, IPA /ˈvɛəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈvɛəɹi/
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"vary" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: very, verry, verri — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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.
"Vary" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "vary" is /ˈvɛəɹi/.
Vary: Alteration; change.
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