how to pronounce sixpence

/ˈsɪks.pəns/

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sixpence is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of sixpence in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… lighter can turn on a sixpence better …”

meanings of sixpence

noun:

A former British coin worth sixpence, first minted in 1551.
The value of six old pence; half of a shilling; or one-fortieth of a pound sterling.

sixpence frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word sixpence occurs in english on average 2.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.