vetoes
The plural of "veto" is vetoes.
Some nouns that end in o add -es to make the plural, and veto is one of them.
Meaning: the right to reject a decision (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with vetoes: the vetoes are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: vetoes'.
How do you pronounce it?
veto is pronounced /ˈviːtəʊ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
Did you know?
- There is no simple rule for nouns ending in o. Musical words from Italian, such as pianos, solos and sopranos, take only -s.
Examples in context
- The president used two vetoes this year.Singular: The president used a veto this year.
- The vetoes were overturned.Singular: The veto was overturned.
