How to pronounce bounties
Say it like BOWN-teez. Bounties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN).
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- BOWN
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bounties 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bounties
American and British speakers say bounties in essentially the same way: /ˈbaʊntiz/ in the US and /ˈbaʊntiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWN-teez.
What does bounties mean?
- plural of bounty How to pronounce bounty
Questions about saying bounties
How do you pronounce bounties?
Say BOWN-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaʊntiz/. In British English it is /ˈbaʊntiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bounties?
Bounties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOWN). Broken into parts: BOWN · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say bounties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaʊntiz/ and the British form is /ˈbaʊntiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.