How to pronounce veto
Say it like VEE-toh. Veto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of veto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VEE-toh.
What does veto mean?
- vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent“The President vetoed the bill”
- command against“I forbid you to call me late at night”“Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store”
- a vote that blocks a decision
- the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
Where does veto come from?
From Latin vetō (“to forbid”).
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Questions about saying veto
How do you pronounce veto?
Say VEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈviˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈviːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veto?
Veto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · toh.
Is veto 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 /ˈviːtəʊ/ (VEE-toh).