How to Pronounce "bargaining chip"
expression
ˈbɑɹɡɪnɪŋ/ /ˈtʃɪp
BAR-guh-ning chip
bˈɑːɡɪnɪŋ/ /tʃˈɪp
BAA-guh-ning chip
Definition
A bargaining chip is something you use in a negotiation to gain an advantage or persuade the other side to give you what you want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑɹɡɪnɪŋ/ /ˈtʃɪp
British English
bˈɑːɡɪnɪŋ/ /tʃˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-guh-ning chip
UK
BAA-guh-ning chip
Listen in Context
Having two job offers is a good bargaining chip when asking for a higher salary.
We used the extra money as a bargaining chip in the deal.
They used the company's reputation as a bargaining chip to get better terms.
Keeping that information secret could be a useful bargaining chip later on.