How to Pronounce Pounced

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/paʊnst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pounced”

"pounced" has 2 syllables: pounc-ed. It rhymes with pronounced and announced, if that helps it stick.

What does pounced mean?

verb

  1. To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.

    “to pounce paper, or a pattern”

verb

  1. To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.

    “She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself.”

  2. To attack suddenly by leaping.

    “I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere.”

adjective

  1. Furnished with claws or talons.
  2. Ornamented with perforations or dots.

Synonyms

attackstrikebouncejumpleap

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Words that rhyme with pounced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pronouncedannounceddenouncedrenouncedunannouncedbouncedflouncedtrouncedmispronouncedjounced

Related words

droveranwentbeclawedclawsomeraptorialpreyfulpincered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pounced"?▾

"Pounced" has 2 syllables: pounc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pounced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pounced" is /paʊnst/.

What does "pounced" mean?▾

Pounced: To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.

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