How to Pronounce "penny"
word
/ˈpɛni/
PE-nee
/pˈɛni/
PE-nee
Definition
A penny is a small coin worth one cent in some countries, especially the UK and the US. In everyday English, it can also appear in expressions about money or about suddenly understanding something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛni/
British English
/pˈɛni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PE-nee
UK
PE-nee
Listen in Context
I found a penny on the floor.
This candy costs one penny.
She put a penny in the jar.
A penny for your thoughts—you've been quiet all morning.