To pronounce "votes", say VOT-es — 2 syllables, IPA /vəʊts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"votes" has 2 syllables: vot-es. It rhymes with anecdotes and connotes, if that helps it stick.
noun
“One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords.”
“The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.”
verb
“Did you vote last month?”
“The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Votes" has 2 syllables: vot · es.
The IPA transcription of "votes" is /vəʊts/.
Votes: A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities
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