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threepence

/ˈθɹiːpɛns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.70 in modern English

Syllables
three-pence
IPA
/ˈθɹiːpɛns/
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).

Uncountable

noun

A former (pre-decimalisation) British or Irish coin worth three old pence.

Countable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From three + pence.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈθɹiːpɛns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

threepences (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

twopence tuppence fourpence fivepence sixpence eightpence tenpence

Synonyms

threepenny bit thruppence

Rhymes With

comeuppance twopence

Questions

How do you pronounce threepence?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈθɹiːpɛns/.
What does threepence mean?
The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).
Where does threepence come from?
From three + pence.

How to pronounce threepence

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