Begin with a 'b' sound, lips together.
Open your mouth to form an 'ow' sound, like in 'cow'.
End with an 'ns' sound, tongue behind the teeth.
bowns (overemphasized 'n' sound)
baunz (incorrect 'a' sound)
bonce (incorrect vowel sound)
Start with a 'b' sound, lips touching.
Form an 'ow' sound, similar to 'how'.
End with 'ns', tongue just behind the upper teeth.
bonce (wrong vowel sound)
bawns (overemphasized 'n' sound)
bance (incorrect 'a' and 'n' sounds)
In English, 'ou' often makes an 'ow' as in 'cow'.
No, the 'n' is pronounced with a soft touch behind the teeth.
Ensure you form the 'ow' sound with a round mouth shape.
To rebound or spring back after hitting a surface.
/ˈbaʊnsər/
A person who bounces at a club.
/ˈbaʊnsi/
Able to bounce well.
/riˈbaʊns/
To bounce again.
Bouncer includes 'er', adding a syllable.
Bouncy changes the ending to 'cy', softening the sound.
Rebounce adds 're' prefix and separates syllables.
Listen to native speakers and mimic their pronunciation.
Practice words like 'cow' or 'how' to improve 'ow' pronunciation.
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