How to pronounce bounciness
Say it like BOWN-see-nus. Bounciness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN).
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- BOWN
- see
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bounciness 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bounciness
American and British speakers say bounciness in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊnsinəs/ in the US and /ˈbaʊnsinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWN-see-nus.
What does bounciness mean?
- The characteristic of being bouncy.
Where does bounciness come from?
From bouncy + -ness.
Questions about saying bounciness
How do you pronounce bounciness?
Say BOWN-see-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊnsinəs/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊnsinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bounciness?
Bounciness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN). Broken into parts: BOWN · see · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say bounciness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊnsinəs/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊnsinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.