How to Pronounce Pounce

To pronounce "pounce", say POUNC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /paʊns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/paʊns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pounce”

"pounce" has 2 syllables: pounc-e. It rhymes with trounce and renounce, if that helps it stick.

What does pounce mean?

noun

  1. A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.
  2. Charcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lacemakers, etc.

verb

  1. To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.

    “to pounce paper, or a pattern”

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Words that rhyme with pounce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trouncerenouncedenouncebouncejounceannouncepronounceflounceouncefrouncemispronouncerounce

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pounce"?▾

"Pounce" has 2 syllables: pounc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pounce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pounce" is /paʊns/.

What does "pounce" mean?▾

Pounce: A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.

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