Bahrain is a small island nation in the Persian Gulf, known for its financial sector and cultural heritage. As a proper noun, it’s pronounced with two syllables and a stress on the second: /bɑːˈreɪn/ in broad terms, but speakers vary between /bæˈreɪn/ and /ˈbɑːr.eɪn/. The word combines the name Bahrain with Arabic roots referring to “two seas” or “two seas’ water.” It’s widely used in geopolitics, travel, and business contexts.
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