Pronunciation: [pˈɛns] (IPA) 
The word "Pence" is spelled with the letter "p" followed by "e-n-c-e". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /pɛns/. The "p" sound is pronounced by puffing air out of the lips, while the "ɛ" sound is similar to the "e" sound in the word "bed". The "n" sound is pronounced by touching the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth, and the "s" sound is produced by forcing air through a small space between the teeth.
Pence is a noun that primarily refers to a monetary unit in several countries. In the United States, it is a subdivision of a dollar, equivalent to one hundredth of a dollar. It is the smallest unit of currency in the United States, with coins being minted in denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 25 pence. These coins are commonly used in daily transactions to make change or pay small amounts. The term "pence" comes from the Latin word "pensum," which means "weighed." The name signifies the original method of determining the value of currency by weight.
Additionally, "pence" can also refer to the surname of an individual. It is a fairly uncommon last name but is thought to be of Welsh origin. People with the surname "Pence" may trace their ancestry back to Welsh or English roots. It might also be derived from the Welsh personal name "Penn," which means "head" or "chief." Notable people with the surname "Pence" include Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States, and his extended family.
Overall, the word "pence" denotes a unit of monetary value or serves as a family name.
• The plu. of penny, which see.
• When amount or value is indicated.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "Pence" is derived from the Old English word "pening" or "penig", which referred to a small unit of currency. This term evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "panningaz", meaning "something weighed", and the Proto-Indo-European root "pele", meaning "to sell". Over time, "pening" transformed into "pence" in Middle English and is still used today as the plural form of "penny" in the currency of several countries, including the United Kingdom.
