How to pronounce bassooner
Say it like buh-SOO-ner. Bassooner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- buh
- SOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bassooner 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bassooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-SOO-nuh.
What does bassooner mean?
- Synonym of bassoonist.
Where does bassooner come from?
From bassoon + -er.
Words that rhyme with bassooner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bassooner.
Questions about saying bassooner
How do you pronounce bassooner?
Say buh-SOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /bəˈsunɚ/. In British English it is /bəˈsuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bassooner?
Bassooner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: buh · SOO · ner.
Is bassooner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bəˈsuːnə/ (buh-SOO-nuh).