Pronunciation

How to pronounce “varies

“varies” is pronounced /vɛɹiz/ — 2 syllables.
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varies

/vɛɹiz/

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2 syllables. Stress the 'var' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

her mood changes in accordance with the weather

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