How to Pronounce Pence

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pence”

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

Sounds exactly like: pense — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pence mean?

noun

  1. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a copper coin worth 1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation. Abbreviation: d.
  2. In the United Kingdom, a copper coin worth 1/100 of a pound sterling. Abbreviation: p.

Synonyms

new pennyold pennycent

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Words that rhyme with pence

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intensepretensesensedenserecompenseimmensetensecommencefencethenceincensedispense

Related words

bitsnetworkhalfpennysterlingcoinsfarthingspfennigspennie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pence"?▾

"Pence" has 2 syllables: penc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pence" is /pəns/.

What does "pence" mean?▾

Pence: In the United Kingdom and Ireland, a copper coin worth 1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound before decimalisation. Abbreviation: d.

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