How to Pronounce "bounce back and forth"
expression
ˈbaʊns/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
BOWNSS BAK and FORTH
bˈaʊns/ /bˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːθ
BOWNSS BAK and FAWTH
Definition
To move repeatedly between two places or ideas; also used for people or things changing direction, location, or opinion back and forth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaʊns/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
British English
bˈaʊns/ /bˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOWNSS BAK and FORTH
UK
BOWNSS BAK and FAWTH
Listen in Context
The ball bounced back and forth between the two walls.
The conversation bounced back and forth for hours.
My ideas bounced back and forth in my mind.
We bounced back and forth between pizza and burgers before choosing dinner.