How to pronounce bargain
noun Something bought at a good price.
Written sound guide
BARguhn
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give BAR the strongest beat
Use a hard g and a weak uh in the ending; gain does not sound like the word gain.
01BARStrongest beat
02guhnLighter beat
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“This coat was a bargain.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say bargain slowly. Give BAR the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with bargain.
What should I check?
Use a hard g and a weak uh in the ending; gain does not sound like the word gain. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
