How to pronounce soviets
Say it like SOH-vee-ets. Soviets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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US American/ˈsoʊviˌɛts/SOH-vee-ets
UK British/ˈsəʊviˌɛts/SOH-vee-ets
- SOH
- vee
- ets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soviets 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.
- etsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of soviets
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-vee-ets.
What does soviets mean?
noun
- plural of soviet How to pronounce soviet
Questions about saying soviets
How do you pronounce soviets?
Say SOH-vee-ets. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊviˌɛts/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊviˌɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soviets?
Soviets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · vee · ets.
Is soviets 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 /ˈsəʊviˌɛts/ (SOH-vee-ets).