How to Pronounce "fagot"
word
/ˈfæɡət/
FAG-uht
/ˈfæɡət/
FAG-uht
Definition
An old-fashioned word for a bundle of sticks or twigs tied together, often used for fuel. In music, 'fagot' is also an archaic spelling for the bassoon, a woodwind instrument.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfæɡət/
British English
/ˈfæɡət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAG-uht
UK
FAG-uht
Listen in Context
The farmer tied a fagot of sticks for the fire.
She collected a fagot from the forest.
A fagot was placed next to the fireplace.
Old books sometimes use the word fagot for bundles of firewood.