How to Pronounce "varmint"
word
ˈvɑɹmɪnt
VAR-mint
vˈɑːmɪnt
VAH-mint
Definition
A varmint is a troublesome wild animal, such as a rodent or predator, that causes problems for people, crops, or livestock. Sometimes, it is also used informally to describe an annoying person, especially in rural settings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɑɹmɪnt
British English
vˈɑːmɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAR-mint
UK
VAH-mint
Listen in Context
The farmer set traps to catch the varmints eating his corn.
Some people call raccoons and coyotes varmints.
Don’t let that varmint get into the chicken coop!
Those pesky varmints have been digging up my garden all week.