HeyRuaHow to say “bassoon” in Irish
- Irish:
- basún
- English:
- bassoon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “buh-SOON” /bˠaˈsˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- basúin (bassoons)
- Genitive singular:
- basúin, an bhasúin (e.g. fuaim an bhasúin, the sound of the bassoon)
- Genitive plural:
- basún, na mbasún (e.g. ceol basún, bassoon music)
What does “basún” mean?
- bassoon
- A large woodwind instrument with a double reed and a low, deep sound.Also: woodwind instrument, double reed instrument.
“Basún” with the article
The plural of bassoon in Irish is basúin. Here is basún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Basún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using basún, the Irish word for bassoon.
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Bassoon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bassoon?
The Irish for bassoon is basún (pronounced “buh-SOON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is basúin.
How do you pronounce basún in Irish?
Basún is said like “buh-SOON” (IPA /bˠaˈsˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of bassoon in Irish?
The plural of basún is basúin; with the article, na basúin means “the bassoons”. The genitive plural is basún, as in ceol basún (bassoon music).
Why does basún change to bhasún or mbasún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) basún becomes mo bhasún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbasún (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for an orchestra, where you would hear a basún?
An orchestra is 'ceolfhoireann', and the bassoon belongs with the woodwinds, 'uirlisí gaoithe adhmaid'.
