How to Pronounce "bargain for"

expression

ˈbɑɹɡən/, /ˈbɑɹɡɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

BAR-gin for

bˈɑːɡɪn/ /fˈɔː

BAA-gin faw

Definition

To expect or prepare for something, often something difficult, surprising, or challenging. Usually used in negative forms like 'more than I bargained for.'

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbɑɹɡən/, /ˈbɑɹɡɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

British English

bˈɑːɡɪn/ /fˈɔː

Simplified Pronunciation

BAR-gin for

BAA-gin faw

Listen in Context

I didn't bargain for the test to be this hard.

Moving to a new city was more than I bargained for.

She got more work than she had bargained for.

I signed up for a simple task but it was way more than I bargained for.