How do you pronounce "bargain"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːrgən/ (BAHRG-uhn). In British English: /bˈɑːgɪn/ (B-ahg). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːrgən/ (BAHRG-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈɑːɡɪn/ (B-ahg).

Is "bargain" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːrgən/ (BAHRG-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈɑːgɪn/ (B-ahg).

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bargain

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/ˈbɑːrgən/

BAHRG-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːrgbar·əngain

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