How to Pronounce Fence

To pronounce "fence", say FENC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fɛns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fɛns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fence”

"fence" has 2 syllables: fenc-e. It rhymes with intense and pretense, if that helps it stick.

What does fence mean?

noun

  1. A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter.
  2. Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.

verb

  1. To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
  2. To defend or guard.

Synonyms

pawn

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Words that rhyme with fence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intensepretensesensedenserecompenseimmensetensecommencethenceincensedispenseoffense

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fence"?▾

"Fence" has 2 syllables: fenc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fence" is /fɛns/.

What does "fence" mean?▾

Fence: A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter.

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