# sixpence vs Spence

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sixpence
*noun · IPA /ˈsɪks.pəns/ · frequency rank #42,899*
The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.

### Spence
*name · IPA /ˈspɛns/ · frequency rank #18,435*
Short form of the male given name Spencer.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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