How to Pronounce "ounce"
word
/ˈaʊns/
owns
/ˈaʊns/
owns
Definition
A unit of weight equal to about 28 grams. Sometimes also used to refer to a small amount of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaʊns/
British English
/ˈaʊns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
owns
UK
owns
Listen in Context
This recipe needs one ounce of cheese.
He bought a gold bar weighing ten ounces.
There is only an ounce of milk left.
She doesn't have an ounce of patience with noisy children.