various

/ˈvɛəriəs/
Syllables va·ri·ous
Stress VA-ri-ous

Phonics Breakdown

va
/vɛə/
short a
ri
/rɪ/
short i
ous
/əs/
schwa

Meaning

of different kinds; several

Sound Reference

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va=/vɛə/(very) + ri=/rɪ/(river) + ous=/əs/(famous)

Example

The store sells various kinds of fruit.