The large cat crouched down, ready to pounce.
The tiger was not afraid to pounce on the small mouse.
The puma did not hesitate to pounce on the possum.
A sentence using "crouching" could be: The cat was crouching in the bushes, waiting to pounce on its prey.
The diminutive canine quickly escaped the large cat's initial pounce.
The cat lay still, ready to pounce on the mouse.
Here is an example sentence: The large man was a fearsome spectacle, as he was carrying an axe. Or The tiger was a fearsome beast because it was getting ready to pounce.
The hind legs of a tiger enable it to pounce and lunge easily.
The regal queen spoke with poise and dignity as she addressed the ambassador.
Yes, pounce is a doing word. (verb)
Tigger from Winnie the Pooh!
"Pounce" is just one syllable, so there really is no division.
That paraphernalic pedophile has been stalking that little girl for almost a month, it would seem likely that he is about to pounce on his prey soon.