How to Pronounce "variances"
word
ˈvɛɹiənsɪz
VAIR-ee-uhn-siz
vˈeəɹiənsɪz
VAIR-ee-uhn-siz
Definition
'Variances' refers to the differences or degrees of change between things, or in mathematics and statistics, a measure of how much values in a set differ from the mean.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɛɹiənsɪz
British English
vˈeəɹiənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAIR-ee-uhn-siz
UK
VAIR-ee-uhn-siz
Listen in Context
There are noticeable variances in temperature between the cities.
The accountant explained the variances in the financial report.
Scientists study the variances in plant growth rates.
There were huge budget variances this quarter, so the team had to adjust their plans.