How to pronounce variegated
American English pronunciation
VAIR-ee-uh-gay-tid
- IPA
- /ˈvɛɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/
- Syllables
- VAIR · ee · uh · gay · tid (5 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What variegated means
Marked with patches or streaks of different colors
In a sentence: The variegated leaves of the plant were green with creamy white edges.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "to make varied," as with spots or streaks of color.
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