How to Pronounce "soviets"
word
/ˈsoʊviˌɛts/
SOH-vee-ETS
/sˈəʊviəts/
SUH-vee-uts
Definition
'Soviets' refers to the councils of workers and soldiers that played a major role in Russian history, especially during the Russian Revolution. It also commonly refers to the people or government of the former Soviet Union.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsoʊviˌɛts/
British English
/sˈəʊviəts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOH-vee-ETS
UK
SUH-vee-uts
Listen in Context
The Soviets were formed after the Russian Revolution.
Many Soviets supported communist ideas.
The Soviets met to discuss new laws.
During the Cold War, the Soviets and Americans were rivals.