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
US
BAR-gin for
UK
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.