How to Pronounce "pounces"
word
ˈpaʊns
POWNS-iz
pˈaʊnsɪz
POWN-siz
Definition
To jump suddenly toward something or someone, often to catch it. Usually describes how animals attack prey, but people can also pounce to grab an opportunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊns
British English
pˈaʊnsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POWNS-iz
UK
POWN-siz
Listen in Context
The cat pounces on the toy mouse.
A tiger pounces when it hunts.
The dog pounces on the ball.
Whenever someone drops food, my cat pounces before anyone else can get it.