How to pronounce bonce
Say it like BONS. Bonce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BONS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bonce
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BONS.
What does bonce mean?
- A large marble of gray stone used in various games, such as bonce about, bonce-eye, and French bonce.
- A marble game played with bonces.
- The human head.
Where does bonce come from?
Related to bonzer.
Words that rhyme with bonce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bonce.
Questions about saying bonce
How do you pronounce bonce?
Say BONS. The American pronunciation is /bɑns/. In British English it is /bɒns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonce?
Bonce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BONS.
Is bonce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɒns/ (BONS).