Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

halfpennyworth

/ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
half-pen-ny-worth
IPA
/ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/
31
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).

British usage

noun

A negligible amount.

British usage; Informal

noun

One's opinion or thoughts on a matter.

British usage; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English halpenyworth; equivalent to halfpenny + worth; compare Old English healfpeniġweorþ.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: halpenyworth

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

halfpennyworths (plural) ha'p'orth (contraction)

Frequently Paired Words

pennyworth tuppence worth

Synonyms

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Questions

How do you pronounce halfpennyworth?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈheɪpnɪwəθ/.
What does halfpennyworth mean?
As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
Where does halfpennyworth come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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