How to pronounce vetoing
Say it like VEE-toh-ing. Vetoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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US American/ˈviˌtoʊɪŋ/VEE-toh-ing
UK British/ˈviːˌtəʊɪŋ/VEE-toh-ing
- VEE
- toh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vetoing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vetoing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VEE-toh-ing.
What does vetoing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of veto How to pronounce veto
Questions about saying vetoing
How do you pronounce vetoing?
Say VEE-toh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈviˌtoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈviːˌtəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vetoing?
Vetoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · toh · ing.
Is vetoing 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 /ˈviːˌtəʊɪŋ/ (VEE-toh-ing).