How to pronounce pence
Say it like PENS. Pence is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pence
American and British speakers say pence in essentially the same way: /pɛns/ in the US and /pɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: PENS.
What does pence mean?
- plural of penny (the subunit of the pound sterling or Irish pound). How to pronounce penny
Where does pence come from?
14th century contraction of penies (“pennies”), collective plural of penny.
Words that rhyme with pence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pence.
Questions about saying pence
How do you pronounce pence?
Say PENS. The American pronunciation is /pɛns/. In British English it is /pɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pence?
Pence is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PENS.
Do Americans and Brits say pence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛns/ and the British form is /pɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.