How to Pronounce Bouncing

To pronounce "bouncing", say BOUNC-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bouncing”

"bouncing" has 2 syllables: bounc-ing. It rhymes with jouncing and denouncing, if that helps it stick.

What does bouncing mean?

verb

  1. To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.

    “The tennis ball bounced off the wall before coming to rest in the ditch.”

  2. To move quickly up and then down, or vice versa, once or repeatedly.

    “He bounces nervously on his chair.”

noun

  1. The act of something that bounces.

adjective

  1. Healthy; vigorous.

    “a bouncing baby girl”

  2. Excessively big; whopping

Synonyms

bounce backreboundbangdo ithave sexbob

Words that rhyme with bouncing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jouncingdenouncingtrouncingflouncingpouncingpronouncingrenouncingannouncingmispronouncingfrouncing

Related words

zippypeppylivelyspiritedhealthyjoltingjouncingbouncy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bouncing"?▾

"Bouncing" has 2 syllables: bounc · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bouncing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bouncing" is /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/.

What does "bouncing" mean?▾

Bouncing: To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.

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