How to pronounce bargained
Say it like BAR-gund. Bargained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrɡənd/BAR-gund
UK British/ˈbɑːɡənd/BAH-gund
- BAR
- gund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bargained 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.
- gundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bargained
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-gund.
What does bargained mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of bargain How to pronounce bargain
Questions about saying bargained
How do you pronounce bargained?
Say BAR-gund. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrɡənd/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːɡənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bargained?
Bargained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · gund.
Is bargained 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 /ˈbɑːɡənd/ (BAH-gund).