How to pronounce vetoed
Say it like VEE-tohd. Vetoed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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US American/ˈviˌtoʊd/VEE-tohd
UK British/ˈviːˌtəʊd/VEE-tohd
- VEE
- tohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vetoed 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.
- tohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of vetoed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VEE-tohd.
What does vetoed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of veto How to pronounce veto
Questions about saying vetoed
How do you pronounce vetoed?
Say VEE-tohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈviˌtoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈviːˌtəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vetoed?
Vetoed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · tohd.
Is vetoed 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 /ˈviːˌtəʊd/ (VEE-tohd).