How to pronounce bunce
Say it like BUHNS. Bunce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bunce. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bunce
American and British speakers say bunce in essentially the same way: /bʌns/ in the US and /bʌns/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHNS.
What does bunce mean?
- A bonus; additional pay; money.
Where does bunce come from?
Costermonger jargon bunts, perhaps from bonus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bunce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bunce.
Questions about saying bunce
How do you pronounce bunce?
Say BUHNS. The American pronunciation is /bʌns/. In British English it is /bʌns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunce?
Bunce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHNS.
Do Americans and Brits say bunce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌns/ and the British form is /bʌns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.