How to pronounce spenny
Say it like SPEN-ee. Spenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEN).
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- SPEN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spenny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spenny
American and British speakers say spenny in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛni/ in the US and /ˈspɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEN-ee.
What does spenny mean?
- Expensive.
Where does spenny come from?
Variant of spendy. Possibly influenced by a clipping of expensive.
Words that rhyme with spenny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spenny.
Questions about saying spenny
How do you pronounce spenny?
Say SPEN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛni/. In British English it is /ˈspɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spenny?
Spenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEN). Broken into parts: SPEN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say spenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛni/ and the British form is /ˈspɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.