American English pronunciation

How to pronounce whence

IPA transcription: ['wɛns]

Pronunciation variants: ['wɛns][h'wɛns]

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Adverb

from what place, source, or cause

Usage examples

The Meeks sold it to the Duke of Richmond whence its name.
The twelve-day voyage ended at Pesaro, whence he proceeded to Rome.
And whence come the courage of these two men?