How to Pronounce Ballots

To pronounce "ballots", say BALL-ots — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BALL-ots

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💡 Tip for remembering “ballots”

"ballots" has 2 syllables: ball-ots. It rhymes with palates and palettes, if that helps it stick.

What does ballots mean?

noun

  1. Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
  2. The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

verb

  1. To vote or decide by ballot.

    “to ballot for a candidate”

  2. To draw lots.

Synonyms

ballot papervoting slip

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Words that rhyme with ballots

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

palatespalettesgalatzmetallatzpalletsshallots

Related words

votevotingbalesbriefsbroadcastsbulletinbulletinsbundles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ballots"?▾

"Ballots" has 2 syllables: ball · ots.

What does "ballots" mean?▾

Ballots: Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.

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