How to Pronounce Faggot

To pronounce "faggot", say FAGG-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæ.ɡət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfæ.ɡət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “faggot”

"faggot" has 2 syllables: fagg-ot. It rhymes with agate and fagot, if that helps it stick.

What does faggot mean?

noun

  1. (collective) A bundle of sticks or brushwood intended to be used for fuel tied together for carrying. (Some sources specify that a faggot is tied with two bands or withes, whereas a bavin is tied with just one.)
  2. Burdensome baggage.

verb

  1. To make a fagot of; to bind together in a fagot or bundle.

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Words that rhyme with faggot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agatefagothagbutcagotfagottbaggettbaggottclaggettdaggett

Related words

fagpouffagotpooffairypansypoovequeer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "faggot"?▾

"Faggot" has 2 syllables: fagg · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "faggot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "faggot" is /ˈfæ.ɡət/.

What does "faggot" mean?▾

Faggot: (collective) A bundle of sticks or brushwood intended to be used for fuel tied together for carrying. (Some sources specify that a faggot is tied with two bands or withes, whereas a bavin is tied with just one.)

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