How to pronounce bassoon
Say it like buh-SOON. Bassoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOON).
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- buh
- SOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bassoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bassoon
American and British speakers say bassoon in essentially the same way: /bəˈsun/ in the US and /bəˈsuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-SOON.
What does bassoon mean?
- A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.
- To play the bassoon.
- To make a bassoon-like sound.
Where does bassoon come from?
Borrowed from French basson.
Words that rhyme with bassoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bassoon.
Questions about saying bassoon
How do you pronounce bassoon?
Say buh-SOON. The American pronunciation is /bəˈsun/. In British English it is /bəˈsuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bassoon?
Bassoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOON). Broken into parts: buh · SOON.
Do Americans and Brits say bassoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈsun/ and the British form is /bəˈsuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.