How to pronounce bargains
Say it like BAR-gunz. Bargains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrɡənz/BAR-gunz
UK British/ˈbɑːɡɪnz/BAH-ghinz
- BAR
- gunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bargains 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.
- gunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bargains
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-ghinz.
What does bargains mean?
noun
- plural of bargain How to pronounce bargain
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bargain How to pronounce bargain
Questions about saying bargains
How do you pronounce bargains?
Say BAR-gunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrɡənz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːɡɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bargains?
Bargains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · gunz.
Is bargains 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 /ˈbɑːɡɪnz/ (BAH-ghinz).