How to Pronounce "bagels"

word

BAY-guhlz

Definition

A bagel is a round bread roll with a hole in the middle, often eaten toasted with spreads like cream cheese. It's chewy and sometimes topped with seeds.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbeɪɡəɫz/

British English

/bˈeɪɡəlz/

Simplified Pronunciation

BAY-guhlz

Listen in Context

I ate two bagels for breakfast.

She likes her bagels with cream cheese.

The bakery sells fresh bagels every morning.

Do you want your bagels toasted or plain?