How to Pronounce "farthing"
word
ˈfɑɹðɪŋ
FAR-thing
fˈɑːθɪŋ
FAR-thing
Definition
A farthing was a small British coin worth one quarter of a penny, used in the UK until the mid 20th century. It is now obsolete and mainly seen in historical contexts or literature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɹðɪŋ
British English
fˈɑːθɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAR-thing
UK
FAR-thing
Listen in Context
He found an old farthing in the drawer.
A farthing was used in Britain many years ago.
The book cost just one farthing.
No one uses farthings anymore; they're a thing of the past.