How to Pronounce Fagots

To pronounce "fagots", say FAG-ots — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

FAG-ots

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💡 Tip for remembering “fagots

"fagots" has 2 syllables: fag-ots. It rhymes with agates and maggots, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: faggots — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fagots 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.

noun

  1. A bundle of pieces of wrought iron to be worked over into bars or other shapes by rolling or hammering at a welding heat; a pile.
  2. A fagotto, or bassoon.

Words that rhyme with fagots

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fagots"?

"Fagots" has 2 syllables: fag · ots.

What does "fagots" mean?

Fagots: (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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