How to Pronounce "bounced"
word
/ˈbaʊnst/
bownst
/bˈaʊnst/
bownst
Definition
'Bounced' is the past tense of 'bounce.' It means something hit a surface and moved away quickly, a check was not accepted by a bank, or a person left a place quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbaʊnst/
British English
/bˈaʊnst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bownst
UK
bownst
Listen in Context
The ball bounced on the floor and hit the wall.
His check bounced at the bank.
The child bounced happily on the trampoline.
He forgot to pay, so his rent check bounced last month.