How to Pronounce Ergot

To pronounce "ergot", say ERG-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɜːɡət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɜːɡət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ergot”

"ergot" has 2 syllables: erg-ot. It rhymes with herget and hergott, if that helps it stick.

What does ergot mean?

noun

  1. Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
  2. The sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps, appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi.

Words that rhyme with ergot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hergethergotttargetturgut

Related words

alkaloidsconfortableclavicipitoidustilagocordycepscryptococcusblastocladpleosporalean

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ergot"?▾

"Ergot" has 2 syllables: erg · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "ergot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ergot" is /ˈɜːɡət/.

What does "ergot" mean?▾

Ergot: Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.

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