How to pronounce tenpenny
Say it like TEN-pen-ee. Tenpenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- pen
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenpenny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- penGive this part a little weight. 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 tenpenny
American and British speakers say tenpenny in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnˌpɛni/ in the US and /ˈtɛnˌpɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-pen-ee.
What does tenpenny mean?
- Having a value or cost of tenpence.
Where does tenpenny come from?
From ten + penny.
Questions about saying tenpenny
How do you pronounce tenpenny?
Say TEN-pen-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnˌpɛni/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnˌpɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenpenny?
Tenpenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · pen · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tenpenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnˌpɛni/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnˌpɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.