How to pronounce bargain
Say it like BAR-gun. Bargain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bargain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bargain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-ghin.
What does bargain mean?
- an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each“he made a bargain with the devil”“he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals”
- an advantageous purchase“she got a bargain at the auction”“the stock was a real buy at that price”
- negotiate the terms of an exchange“We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar”
- come to terms; arrive at an agreement
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bargain
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Questions about saying bargain
How do you pronounce bargain?
Say BAR-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrɡən/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːɡɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bargain?
Bargain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · gun.
Is bargain 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 /ˈbɑːɡɪn/ (BAH-ghin).