How to Pronounce Soviets

To pronounce "soviets", say SOV-iets — 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

SOV-iets

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💡 Tip for remembering “soviets”

"soviets" has 2 syllables: sov-iets. It rhymes with assets and epithets, if that helps it stick.

What does soviets mean?

noun

  1. A workers' council, an institution first formed during the 1905 Russian Revolution and then instituted as the main form of communist government at all levels in the Soviet Union; by extension, a similar organization in early Chinese communism and elsewhere.

Words that rhyme with soviets

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assetsepithetsfretsbegetstzetzeupsetsrosettessweatssetsoffsetssilhouettesdiskettes

Related words

russianrussiansrusskiescommitteesboardsconventionscouncilscongresses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soviets"?▾

"Soviets" has 2 syllables: sov · iets.

What does "soviets" mean?▾

Soviets: A workers' council, an institution first formed during the 1905 Russian Revolution and then instituted as the main form of communist government at all levels in the Soviet Union; by extension, a similar organization in early Chinese communism and elsewhere.

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