How to pronounce soviet
Say it like SOH-vee-ut. Soviet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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US American/ˈsoʊviət/SOH-vee-ut
UK British/ˈsəʊviət/SOH-vee-ut
- SOH
- vee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soviet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soviet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-vee-ut.
What does soviet mean?
adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of the former Soviet Union or its people“Soviet leaders”
- an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
Questions about saying soviet
How do you pronounce soviet?
Say SOH-vee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊviət/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊviət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soviet?
Soviet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · vee · ut.
Is soviet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊviət/ (SOH-vee-ut).