How to Pronounce Bagels

To pronounce "bagels", say BAG-els — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪɡəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbeɪɡəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bagels”

"bagels" has 2 syllables: bag-els.

What does bagels mean?

noun

  1. A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.
  2. A score of 6-0 in a set (after the shape of a bagel, which looks like a zero).

Synonyms

JAPkugel

Related words

breadssandwichesmuffinsdonutsknishespastriesbiscottirugelach

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bagels"?▾

"Bagels" has 2 syllables: bag · els.

What is the IPA transcription of "bagels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bagels" is /ˈbeɪɡəlz/.

What does "bagels" mean?▾

Bagels: A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.

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