The spelling of the word "bargrave" may seem confusing, but it can be explained through phonetic transcription. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is spelled /ˈbɑːɡreɪv/. The "bar" is pronounced as in the word "bar" with a long "a" sound. The "grave" is pronounced with a long "a" sound as well, as in "save". Overall, the pronunciation of "bargrave" is a mix of long "a" sounds and a stress on the "gr" sound in the middle.