How to Pronounce Varying

To pronounce "varying", say VARY-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛəɹiɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈvɛəɹiɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “varying”

"varying" has 2 syllables: vary-ing. It rhymes with ferrying and carrying, if that helps it stick.

What does varying mean?

verb

  1. To change with time or a similar parameter.

    “He varies his magic tricks so as to minimize the possibility that any given audience member will see the same trick twice.”

  2. To institute a change in, from a current state; to modify.

    “You should vary your diet. Eating just bread will do you harm in the end.”

noun

  1. A kind of variable, used by a fragment shader, that interpolates values across a primitive, so as to produce gradient effects etc.

Synonyms

dissenttake exceptionalterchangefluctuate

Words that rhyme with varying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ferryingcarryingburyingmarryingremarryingdairyingberrying

Related words

variablenumbermultiplemixedchangingalteringchangevarious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "varying"?▾

"Varying" has 2 syllables: vary · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "varying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "varying" is /ˈvɛəɹiɪŋ/.

What does "varying" mean?▾

Varying: To change with time or a similar parameter.

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