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twopence

/ˈtʌ.pəns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.57 in modern English

Syllables
twopence
IPA
/ˈtʌ.pəns/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A cost or value of two pence.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A small amount or value.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From two + pence.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈtʌ.pəns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

twopences (plural) tuppence (alternative)

Phrases

herb twopence

Frequently Paired Words

threepence thruppence fourpence fivepence sixpence eightpence tenpence

Synonyms

deuce tuppence

Rhymes With

comeuppance threepence

Questions

How do you pronounce twopence?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtʌ.pəns/.
What does twopence mean?
A British or Irish coin worth two (old or new) pence.
Where does twopence come from?
From two + pence.

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