How to pronounce threepenny
Say it like THRUHP-uh-nee. Threepenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRUHP).
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- THRUHP
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threepenny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of threepenny
American and British speakers say threepenny in essentially the same way: /ˈθrʌpəni/ in the US and /ˈθrʌpəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRUHP-uh-nee.
What does threepenny mean?
- Having a value or cost of threepence.
- Of little worth; mean; vulgar.
- A stamp worth three pence.
Where does threepenny come from?
From three + penny.
Questions about saying threepenny
How do you pronounce threepenny?
Say THRUHP-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrʌpəni/. In British English it is /ˈθrʌpəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threepenny?
Threepenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRUHP). Broken into parts: THRUHP · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say threepenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrʌpəni/ and the British form is /ˈθrʌpəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.