How to pronounce jaunce
Say it like JAWNS. Jaunce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dʒɔns/JAWNS
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- JAWNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaunce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does jaunce mean?
verb
- To prance; to frolic.
- To jolt or shake.
- A jaunt.
Where does jaunce come from?
Inherited from Middle English jouncen, perhaps from Old French jancer (“to jolt, jog”), from North Germanic, related to Swedish ganta (“to sport, romp, jest, play the fool”), from Old Norse ganta(sk), of uncertain origin, possibly ultimatel
Questions about saying jaunce
How do you pronounce jaunce?
Say JAWNS. The American pronunciation is /dʒɔns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaunce?
Jaunce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAWNS.