How to Pronounce Plea-bargain

To pronounce "plea-bargain", say PLEAB-arg-ain — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

PLEAB-arg-ain

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"plea-bargain" has 3 syllables: pleab-arg-ain.

What does plea-bargain mean?

noun

  1. An agreement between a defendant and the prosecution in which the defendant agrees to a plea such as guilty or nolo contendere to a lesser charge rather than contesting a greater charge.

verb

  1. To make an agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "plea-bargain"?▾

"Plea-bargain" has 3 syllables: pleab · arg · ain.

What does "plea-bargain" mean?▾

Plea-bargain: An agreement between a defendant and the prosecution in which the defendant agrees to a plea such as guilty or nolo contendere to a lesser charge rather than contesting a greater charge.

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