Pence
pehns
Pence (noun) means a surname, notably that of American politician Mike Pence. Example: “Mike Pence served as Vice President of the United States.”
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A surname, notably that of American politician Mike Pence.
"Mike Pence served as Vice President of the United States."
How to use Pence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, most familiar today from the American politician Mike Pence.
Common mistake
This is separate from the plural of "penny" used for British coins, which is spelled the same way but comes from a different origin.
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Etymology
An Americanized spelling of German Pentz or Benz.
Rhymes for Pence
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What does “Pence” mean?
The word “Pence” means a surname, notably that of American politician Mike Pence. In plain terms, a surname, most familiar today from the American politician Mike Pence.
How do you pronounce “Pence”?
“Pence” is pronounced pehns (/pɛns/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pence” in a sentence?
Here is “Pence” used in a sentence: “Mike Pence served as Vice President of the United States.”
What part of speech is “Pence”?
“Pence” is a noun.
Is “Pence” a common word?
“Pence” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
Is the surname "Pence" the same word as "pence" the currency term?
No, these are two separate meanings sharing a spelling. As a surname, Pence identifies people, notably American politician Mike Pence, while "pence" is also the plural of "penny" in British currency.
Who is a well-known person with the surname Pence?
The surname Pence is notably associated with American politician Mike Pence.
Is Pence a common surname?
Pence is not among the most frequent English surnames, but it is recognized in the United States, largely through its association with Mike Pence.
