How to Pronounce "ninepence"
word
ˈnaɪnˌpɛns
NINE-pens
nˈaɪnpəns
NINE-puhns
Definition
A coin or a sum of money equal to nine old British pennies. It was used in the UK before decimalisation in 1971.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnaɪnˌpɛns
British English
nˈaɪnpəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NINE-pens
UK
NINE-puhns
Listen in Context
The bread cost ninepence.
He found a ninepence on the street.
A ninepence was a small amount of money.
Back then, a cup of tea only cost ninepence.