How to Pronounce "variant"
word
ˈvɛɹiənt
VAIR-ee-uhnt
vˈeəɹiənt
VAIR-ee-uhnt
Definition
A variant is something that is slightly different from others of the same kind; often used for different forms or versions of something, like a product, word, or virus.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɛɹiənt
British English
vˈeəɹiənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAIR-ee-uhnt
UK
VAIR-ee-uhnt
Listen in Context
This medicine works on every known variant of the virus.
A new variant of the product will be released this year.
Each language has its own variants of certain words.
Scientists are tracking several new variants that have emerged recently.