How to pronounce ounce
ounce
/aʊns/
1 syllable
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Ounce, sound by sound
| /aʊ/as in now | Glide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
Tom didn't give me an ounce of trouble.
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce ounce?
Ounce is pronounced /aʊns/ in American English.
How many syllables are in ounce?
Ounce has 1 syllable.