How to pronounce pounces
Say it like POWN-siz. Pounces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN).
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- POWN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pounces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pounces
American and British speakers say pounces in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊnsɪz/ in the US and /ˈpaʊnsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWN-siz.
What does pounces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pounce How to pronounce pounce
Questions about saying pounces
How do you pronounce pounces?
Say POWN-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊnsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pounces?
Pounces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN). Broken into parts: POWN · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say pounces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊnsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊnsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.