How to Pronounce Bagatelle

To pronounce "bagatelle", say BAG-at-ell-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bagatelle”

"bagatelle" has 4 syllables: bag-at-ell-e.

What does bagatelle mean?

noun

  1. A trifle; an insubstantial thing.
  2. A short piece of literature or of instrumental music, typically light or playful in character.

verb

  1. To meander or move around, in a manner similar to the ball in the game of bagatelle.
  2. To bagatellize; to regard as a bagatelle.

Synonyms

bag of shells

Related words

frivolityfripperyflufftrifletrinketthinglettricktittle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bagatelle"?▾

"Bagatelle" has 4 syllables: bag · at · ell · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bagatelle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bagatelle" is /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/.

What does "bagatelle" mean?▾

Bagatelle: A trifle; an insubstantial thing.

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