How to pronounce pouncing
Say it like POWN-sing. Pouncing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN).
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- POWN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pouncing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pouncing
American and British speakers say pouncing in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POWN-sing.
What does pouncing mean?
- present participle and gerund of pounce How to pronounce pounce
- The art or practice of transferring a design by means of pounce.
- Decorative perforation of cloth.
- A sudden leap, as of an animal when it pounces.
Words that rhyme with pouncing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pouncing.
Questions about saying pouncing
How do you pronounce pouncing?
Say POWN-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pouncing?
Pouncing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POWN). Broken into parts: POWN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say pouncing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.