How to Pronounce "pounce on"
expression
ˈpaʊns/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
POWNSS-on
pˈaʊns/ /ˈɒn
POWNSS-on
Definition
To suddenly jump or move quickly toward someone or something, often to attack, catch, or take advantage of an opportunity or mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊns/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pˈaʊns/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWNSS-on
UK
POWNSS-on
Listen in Context
The cat likes to pounce on toy mice.
Kids always pounce on the new snacks when I bring them home.
Reporters quickly pounced on the politician's mistake.
If you see a great deal online, you have to pounce on it before it's gone.