How to Pronounce "a penny saved is a penny earned"
expression
uh PEN-ee SAYVD iz uh PEN-ee ERND
uh PEN-ee SAYVD iz uh PEN-ee URND
Definition
This expression means that saving money is just as valuable as earning more money—when you don't spend, you keep what you have.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛni/ /ˈseɪvd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛni/ /ˈɝnd
British English
æɪ/ /pˈɛni/ /sˈeɪvd/ /ˈɪz/ /æɪ/ /pˈɛni/ /ˈɜːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh PEN-ee SAYVD iz uh PEN-ee ERND
UK
uh PEN-ee SAYVD iz uh PEN-ee URND
Listen in Context
My dad always says, "A penny saved is a penny earned" when I want to buy candy.
Remember, a penny saved is a penny earned, so try not to waste money.
I follow the rule: a penny saved is a penny earned.
When it comes to shopping, a penny saved is a penny earned really helps me resist impulse buys.