How to pronounce ergot
Say it like ER-gut. Ergot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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US American/ˈərɡət/ER-gut
UK British/ˈəɡət/UH-gut
- ER
- gut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ergot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ergot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UH-gut.
What does ergot mean?
noun
- Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
- 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.
- The wart-like growth of skin that covers the metacarpal pad on a horse or similar animal.
Where does ergot come from?
Borrowed from French ergot.
Questions about saying ergot
How do you pronounce ergot?
Say ER-gut. The American pronunciation is /ˈərɡət/. In British English it is /ˈəɡət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ergot?
Ergot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · gut.
Is ergot 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 /ˈəɡət/ (UH-gut).