How to Pronounce "sovereignty"
word
SAHV-rin-tee
SOV-uh-rin-tee
Definition
The full right and power of a country or state to govern itself without interference from outside sources. It can also refer more generally to supreme authority or independence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑvɹənti
British English
sˈɒvəɹˌɪnti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAHV-rin-tee
UK
SOV-uh-rin-tee
Listen in Context
The country declared its sovereignty after years of struggle.
Respecting a nation's sovereignty is important in international relations.
They fought for complete sovereignty over their land.
Debates about national sovereignty often become heated.