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vote

Definition:

(nou) a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative (nou) the opinion of a group as determined by voting (nou) a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment (nou) a body of voters who have the same interests (nou) the total number of voters who participated

Phonetic Transcription:

vəʊt

Examples:

Furthermore the National Party never received the majority of the vote.

An equality of votes is resolved by the vote of the President of the Union.

The vote was unanimous.

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Common mistakes of vote pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "vote" with a short "o" sound, like in "cot." The correct pronunciation is /voʊt/ in US English and /vəʊt/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound, as in "boat."
Ignoring the silent "e": A common mistake is to pronounce "vote" as if it ends with a hard "t" sound, neglecting the silent "e." The correct pronunciation is /voʊt/ (US) and /vəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the "e" at the end is silent and influences the vowel sound.
Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners may incorrectly emphasize the second syllable, saying "vo-te." "Vote" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /voʊt/ (US) and /vəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Keep the stress on the first and only syllable.
Confusing "vote" with "vot": Some may mistakenly omit the final "e," pronouncing it as "vot." The correct form includes the silent "e," pronounced /voʊt/ (US) and /vəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Always include the "e" in writing and pronunciation for clarity.
Overemphasizing the "t": Learners might pronounce "vote" with a heavy emphasis on the "t," making it sound overly sharp. The correct pronunciation is /voʊt/ (US) and /vəʊt/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" sound clear but not exaggerated.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "vote" in American English?

In American English, "vote" is pronounced as /voʊt/ with a single syllable. The vowel sound is a long "o," similar to the word "boat."

What is the British pronunciation of "vote"?

In British English, "vote" is also pronounced as /vəʊt/, which features a slightly different vowel sound than the American version. The "o" in British English has a more rounded quality.

Does "vote" have any silent letters?

No, "vote" does not have any silent letters; every letter is pronounced. The "v," "o," "t," and "e" are all vocalized, making the pronunciation straightforward.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "vote"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or altering the vowel sound. Remember to pronounce "vote" with a clear, long "o" sound, avoiding any schwa or short vowel sounds.