sixpence meaning

UK /ˈsɪkspəns/ US 2 syllables

sixpence (noun): a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970.

Definition of sixpence

  1. a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

    Synonyms: tanner

    Type of: coin

How to pronounce sixpence

sixpence is pronounced /ˈsɪkspəns/ in British English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in CE · 8-letter words

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