How to Pronounce "pretty penny"
expression
ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɛni
PRI-tee PEN-ee
pɹˈɪti/ /pˈɛni
pri-TEE PEN-ee
Definition
A 'pretty penny' means a large amount of money, usually used when something is considered expensive or costs more than usual.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɛni
British English
pɹˈɪti/ /pˈɛni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRI-tee PEN-ee
UK
pri-TEE PEN-ee
Listen in Context
This dress cost me a pretty penny.
He paid a pretty penny for that watch.
A new phone can cost a pretty penny.
They spent a pretty penny renovating their house.