How Many Syllables In Bargain?
2syllables
Bargain has 2 syllables, bar-gain. It is a disyllabic word.
bargain
/ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/ UK /ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɑː.ɡɪn/
Division By Letters
bar-gain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bargain
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | b | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Bargain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/ | /ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈbɑː.ɡən/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bargain?
Bargain has 2 syllables, bar-gain. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in bargain?
The first syllable, bar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bargain?
Bargain has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bargain into syllables?
By sound, bɑː.ɡɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, bar-gain.