How to pronounce bounteous
Say it like BOWN-tee-us. Bounteous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN).
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- BOWN
- tee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bounteous 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bounteous
American and British speakers say bounteous in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊntiəs/ in the US and /ˈbaʊntiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWN-tee-us.
What does bounteous mean?
- Inclined to be generous.
- Liberal or abundant.
- Large.“The house came with a bounteous yard.”
Where does bounteous come from?
Inherited from Middle English bountevous, from Old French bontios; by surface analysis, bounty + ous.
Questions about saying bounteous
How do you pronounce bounteous?
Say BOWN-tee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊntiəs/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊntiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bounteous?
Bounteous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN). Broken into parts: BOWN · tee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say bounteous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊntiəs/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊntiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.