How to Pronounce "vetoes"
word
ˈviˌtoʊz
VEE-tohz
vˈiːtəʊz
VEE-tohz
Definition
The plural of 'veto', meaning official refusals by a person or group in authority to allow something to happen, especially in politics or government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈviˌtoʊz
British English
vˈiːtəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEE-tohz
UK
VEE-tohz
Listen in Context
The president issued two vetoes last year.
UN Security Council members sometimes use vetoes to block resolutions.
Her proposal faced several vetoes from the board.
There have been so many vetoes that nothing gets passed anymore.