How to pronounce bounces
Say it like BOWN-siz. Bounces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN).
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- BOWN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bounces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bounces
American and British speakers say bounces in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊnsɪz/ in the US and /ˈbaʊnsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWN-siz.
What does bounces mean?
- plural of bounce How to pronounce bounce
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bounce How to pronounce bounce
Questions about saying bounces
How do you pronounce bounces?
Say BOWN-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊnsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bounces?
Bounces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN). Broken into parts: BOWN · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say bounces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊnsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊnsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.