How to Pronounce Whence

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wɛns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whence”

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

What does whence mean?

adverb

  1. From where; from which place or source.

    “"Pork" comes from French, whence we get most of our modern cooking terms.”

conjunction

  1. Used for introducing the result of a fact that has just been stated.

    “I scored more than you in the exam, whence we can conclude that I am better at the subject than you are.”

Antonyms

whither

Words that rhyme with whence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intensepretensesensedenserecompenseimmensetensecommencefencethenceincensedispense

Related words

wherefromhencewherewhysourceoriginprovenancebirthplace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whence"?▾

"Whence" has 2 syllables: whenc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "whence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whence" is /wɛns/.

What does "whence" mean?▾

Whence: From where; from which place or source.

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