How to Pronounce Bassoons

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/bəˈsuːnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bassoons”

"bassoons" has 2 syllables: bass-oons.

What does bassoons 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

Related words

bassesbassos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bassoons"?▾

"Bassoons" has 2 syllables: bass · oons.

What is the IPA transcription of "bassoons"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bassoons" is /bəˈsuːnz/.

What does "bassoons" mean?▾

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

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