How to Pronounce "bounce"
word
/ˈbaʊns/
bowns
/bˈaʊns/
bowns
Definition
To bounce is to hit a surface and spring back up or away. It can also mean to move in a lively up-and-down way, or to recover quickly after a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbaʊns/
British English
/bˈaʊns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bowns
UK
bowns
Listen in Context
The ball bounced off the wall.
The baby bounced happily on the bed.
She can bounce a tennis ball ten times.
He had a tough week, but he always bounces back fast.