How to pronounce “varios”
Hear how “varios (several)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | several |
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| Syllables | va · rios (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: VA. |
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| IPA | /ˈba.ɾjos/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The v sounds like a soft b: BAH-ryohs, not "VAIR-ee-ohs".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- v sounds the same as b. Spanish has no English-style v sound.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Tengo varios amigos en Chile.I have several friends in Chile.
Esperé varios minutos.I waited several minutes.
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