The word "pouncy" is spelled in accordance with the English language's complicated orthography. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈpaʊnsi/. The 'p' is pronounced as /p/, followed by the diphthong 'ou' (pronounced /aʊ/), and ending with the 'nsi' sound which is pronounced as /nsi/. The word's meaning describes someone who is lively and enthusiastic, particularly in their movements. While the spelling may seem peculiar, the sound of the word perfectly conveys its definition.