How to Pronounce Pouncing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pouncing”

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

What does pouncing 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.”

noun

  1. The art or practice of transferring a design by means of pounce.
  2. Decorative perforation of cloth.

Synonyms

attackstrikebouncejumpleap

Words that rhyme with pouncing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jouncingbouncingdenouncingtrouncingflouncingpronouncingrenouncingannouncingmispronouncingfrouncing

Related words

swooppogopursingprancebouncingboundingleappuddle-jump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pouncing"?▾

"Pouncing" has 2 syllables: pounc · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pouncing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pouncing" is /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/.

What does "pouncing" mean?▾

Pouncing: To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.

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