How to Pronounce Bassoon

To pronounce "bassoon", say BASS-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /bəˈsuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/bəˈsuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bassoon”

"bassoon" has 2 syllables: bass-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does bassoon mean?

noun

  1. A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.

verb

  1. To play the bassoon.
  2. To make a bassoon-like sound.

Synonyms

fagotto

Words that rhyme with bassoon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

woodwindcontracontrabassoon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bassoon"?▾

"Bassoon" has 2 syllables: bass · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "bassoon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bassoon" is /bəˈsuːn/.

What does "bassoon" mean?▾

Bassoon: A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.

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