How to Pronounce "veto"
word
ˈviˌtoʊ
VEE-toh
vˈiːtəʊ
VEE-toh
Definition
The official power or right to reject or stop a decision or proposal, especially by someone in authority; can be used as a noun or a verb.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈviˌtoʊ
British English
vˈiːtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEE-toh
UK
VEE-toh
Listen in Context
The president has the power to veto new laws.
The United Nations can use a veto to stop a resolution.
The committee placed a veto on the proposal.
Congress voted for the bill, but the president decided to veto it.