How do you pronounce "bouncy"?

In American English: /ˈbaʊnsi/ (BOWNS-ee). In British English: /bˈaʊnsi/ (B-owns). In Canadian English: /ˈbaʊnsi/ (BOWNS-ee). In Australian English: /bˈaʊnsi/ (B-owns).

Is "bouncy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaʊnsi/ (BOWNS-ee), while in British English it's /bˈaʊnsi/ (B-owns).

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bouncy

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/ˈbaʊnsi/

BOWNS-ee

Syllable Breakdown

baʊnsboun·icy

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