How to Pronounce "two a penny"
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛni
TOO-uh-PEN-ee
tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /pˈɛni
TOO-uh-PEN-ee
Definition
Used to describe something that is very common or easy to find, often implying it is not special or valuable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɛni
British English
tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /pˈɛni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO-uh-PEN-ee
UK
TOO-uh-PEN-ee
Listen in Context
Cheap souvenirs are two a penny in that market.
Job offers like this are two a penny these days.
Plastic toys are two a penny in toy stores nowadays.
"Handsome actors are two a penny in Hollywood," she joked.