How to Pronounce "cost a pretty penny"
expression
KAWST uh PRIT-ee PEN-ee
KOST uh PRIT-ee PEN-ee
Definition
To be very expensive; to cost a lot of money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑst/, /ˈkɔst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɛni
British English
kˈɒst/ /æɪ/ /pɹˈɪti/ /pˈɛni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWST uh PRIT-ee PEN-ee
UK
KOST uh PRIT-ee PEN-ee
Listen in Context
That new car cost a pretty penny.
The tickets to the concert cost a pretty penny.
Her wedding dress cost a pretty penny.
If you want the latest iPhone, be prepared — it’ll cost a pretty penny.