How to pronounce tuppenny
Say it like TUHP-uh-nee. Tuppenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHP).
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- TUHP
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuppenny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHPSay 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 tuppenny
American and British speakers say tuppenny in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌpəni/ in the US and /ˈtʌpəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHP-uh-nee.
What does tuppenny mean?
- Literally, worth tuppence (two pence); of little value or status.
- A coin or stamp worth two pence.
- In the children's game of leapfrog, the head (perhaps named from a tuppenny loaf).
Words that rhyme with tuppenny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tuppenny.
Questions about saying tuppenny
How do you pronounce tuppenny?
Say TUHP-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌpəni/. In British English it is /ˈtʌpəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuppenny?
Tuppenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHP). Broken into parts: TUHP · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tuppenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌpəni/ and the British form is /ˈtʌpəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.