How to pronounce fivepence
Say it like FYVE-pens. Fivepence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYVE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/FYVE-pens
UK British/ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/FYVE-pens
- FYVE
- pens
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fivepence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pensGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fivepence
American and British speakers say fivepence in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/ in the US and /ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYVE-pens.
What does fivepence mean?
noun
- A monetary amount of five pence.
- A coin of this value.
Where does fivepence come from?
From five + pence.
Questions about saying fivepence
How do you pronounce fivepence?
Say FYVE-pens. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fivepence?
Fivepence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYVE). Broken into parts: FYVE · pens.
Do Americans and Brits say fivepence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪvˌpɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.