How to Pronounce Bargain

To pronounce "bargain", say BARG-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑɹɡən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɑɹɡən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈɑːɡɪn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “bargain”

Break "bargain" into 2 beats and lean on "BARG" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with jargon and argun, if that helps it stick.

What does bargain mean?

noun

  1. An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.
  2. An agreement or stipulation; mutual pledge.

verb

  1. To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate

    “They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug.”

  2. To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade

Synonyms

contractengagementstipulationpurchaserip-offsteal

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Words that rhyme with bargain

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jargonargundargangarganharganlargensargensargon

Related words

buybartercheapdealstealcut-pricecut-rateinexpensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bargain"?▾

"Bargain" has 2 syllables: barg · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "bargain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bargain" is /ˈbɑɹɡən/.

What does "bargain" mean?▾

Bargain: An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

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