How to Pronounce Thence

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ðɛns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thence”

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

What does thence mean?

adverb

  1. From there, from that place or from that time.

    “Cross fix at 6000 feet, thence descend to 3000 feet and fly direct to MAP (missed approach point).”

  2. Deriving from this fact or circumstance; therefore, therefrom.

Antonyms

thither

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Words that rhyme with thence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intensepretensesensedenserecompenseimmensetensecommencefenceincensedispenseoffense

Related words

thereoftherefromhencethereforethusconsequentlyawayforward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thence"?▾

"Thence" has 2 syllables: thenc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "thence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thence" is /ðɛns/.

What does "thence" mean?▾

Thence: From there, from that place or from that time.

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