How to Pronounce Penny-wise

To pronounce "penny-wise", say PENNYW-is-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PENNYW-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “penny-wise”

"penny-wise" has 3 syllables: pennyw-is-e.

What does penny-wise mean?

adjective

  1. Thrifty in regards to small amounts of money.

Related words

thriftyequiparsimoniousunexpensivelyabstemiouspaucalpauciloquentparcelwisewaterwise

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How many syllables are in "penny-wise"?▾

"Penny-wise" has 3 syllables: pennyw · is · e.

What does "penny-wise" mean?▾

Penny-wise: Thrifty in regards to small amounts of money.

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