How to Pronounce "a vote of confidence"
expression
uh VOHT uhv KON-fi-duhns
uh VUHT uhv KON-fi-duhns
Definition
An official or public expression showing that people trust or support a person, group, or plan, often used in government or organizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈvoʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈkɑnfədəns
British English
æɪ/ /vˈəʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /kˈɒnfɪdəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh VOHT uhv KON-fi-duhns
UK
uh VUHT uhv KON-fi-duhns
Listen in Context
The manager received a vote of confidence from the board.
After the scandal, the government faced a vote of confidence.
The coach got a vote of confidence from the team captain.
Winning a vote of confidence helped the prime minister stay in power.